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As Quebec’s premier says his province is just days away from running out of propane due to the ongoing strike at Canadian National Railway, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says there is a simple solution: pipelines.

On Thursday, Quebec Premier François Legault said his province only had four days before its propane supply would run out, creating an “emergency” situation for hospitals, farms and nursing homes.

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Legault urged Ottawa to “accelerate negotiations” between CN and the union representing its 3,200 conductors, train and yard workers, and to pass back-to-work legislation if necessary. Around 85 per cent of Quebec’s propane reserve is supplied by rail.

“Here’s my message for Premier Legault: We have technology that could guarantee you constant, stable access to propane and other fuels,” Kenney said Thursday from Texas during a Facebook Live chat.

“They’re called pipelines.”