The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith states that Canada should prioritize building multiple oil and gas pipelines to all coasts to increase fossil fuel exports to Asia and Europe. The Globe's Emma Graney and Adam Radwanski write that Ms. Smith sees a shift in support among premiers and territorial leaders for pipeline projects, including a potential "Energy East 2.0," fuelled by tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Ms. Smith emphasizes the need for collaboration to expedite construction. She said Wednesday: "It's a really constructive table that we've had at the Council of the Federation. We've had some pretty honest conversations about it." Some of those talks have been "a little rocky," she said, but they include a potential addition to the existing Trans Mountain pipeline and a new Northern Gateway proposal in British Columbia, along with several liquefied natural gas projects. She said: "I don't think I've ever seen so much across-country enthusiasm for talking about restarting some of these projects. There's been a sea change in attitude." She added that proponents contemplating pipeline projects include Enbridge, South Bow and numerous American companies.
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