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Eby said Tuesday that if tax dollars are being considered to build a pipeline to B.C.&#8217;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&#8217;s comments come after Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s 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.&#8217;s coast. 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