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TORONTO • The party that takes over the reins of the federal government after Oct. 19 must make pushing ahead pipelines projects as a top priority, the head of the Canadian oil industry association says, adding the lack of progress is hurting the Canadian economy’s competitiveness.

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“After the election [pipelines] will continue to be one of the biggest impediments to the Canadian economy — and affect our ability to access markets,” said Tim McMillan, president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

“These are fundamental, big pieces and if we can get those in line, we can be far more competitive — we have to be. If we are not, we are out of the game,” McMillan said during an National Post editorial board meeting in Toronto.