The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday, June 5, edition that British Columbia's Energy Minister has shut down the idea of a new pipeline in the province. The Globe's Andrea Woo writes that Adrian Dix's comments follow Monday's first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, in which talk of "nation-building" energy projects dominated. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been pushing for the revival of the Northern Gateway pipeline project, which would have moved bitumen from Alberta to the northern coast of B.C. But Mr. Dix said Wednesday that there are no proponents for such a project, in large part because there is no economic case to be made. Mr. Dix added: "We need projects that are actual projects -- that are viable, economic projects. With respect to pipelines and what we're seeing from the province of Alberta, we respond to practical proposals." Premier David Eby stated: "It's not my job to tell Premier Smith that her vision for a North Coast pipeline is far off and lacks a proponent. My focus is on protecting B.C.'s interests, which includes advancing shovel-ready projects." Mr. Dix and Mr. Eby stated that B.C. does not support lifting the ban on oil tankers off its coast, which is necessary for the project.