Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that Alberta plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern B.C., describing it as a higher calling for those in need around the world.

“What stands before us right now is a once in a generation opportunity to unlock our wealth and resources and become a world-leading energy superpower,” Smith told a news conference in Calgary.

“The world wants more Canadian oil and gas,” she added.

“There are billions of people around the world living in energy poverty who demand a higher standard of living.

“This is not just a question of Alberta’s energy. It is a global, moral imperative.”

The proposal is to be filed to the new federal Major Projects Office, which aims to speed along developments deemed in the national interest. A submiss

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