British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada needs to “pivot” from talk of a potential new pipeline carrying oil bound for Asia and instead think about building a new refinery. Eby said Tuesday that if tax dollars are being considered to build a pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast, the money would be better spent supporting oil and gas products made in Canada rather than being relying on American and Chinese refineries. The premier’s comments come after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the United States and U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to take over the oil industry in the country. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the situation underlines the urgency to build a new pipeline to B.C.’s coast. Alberta and the federal government signed a memorandum of understanding…
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