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Weaver got personal when he was asked about the loss of B.C. jobs.

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“The idea that somehow a pipeline in a market where it doesn’t exist is going to create jobs in British Columbia is nothing more than a myth.” He compared it to failed B.C. Liberal plans that promised “unicorns in all our backyards.”

“For Ms. Notley to tell British Columbia that somehow chasing the 20th century for our future is not a good sign for her and her economy in Alberta.

“Frankly, I think she should get with the program to embrace the 21st century as well.”

Weaver cited Section 35 of the constitution, on indigenous rights, as one way to stop the Trans Mountain expansion.

“There’s an awful lot that can be done in British Columbia to stop the shipping of diluted bitumen in our coastal waters,” he said.

Note the “our,” as if coastal authority belongs to B.C. and not Ottawa. Also, the opposition is clearly aimed at all shipments from the oilsands, not just the Kinder Morgan line.

Notley’s office said she wouldn’t respond to Weaver because she’s already made her main point — that the federal cabinet has approved an interprovincial project, end of story.

But it’s not the final page at all. Horgan said an NDP government would quickly consult the province’s departments of justice, energy and environment on environmental reviews and other measures.

Fading Liberal Premier Christy Clark fought for B.C.’s mound of cash from Kinder Morgan. Once that battle was won, her government granted provincial approval and stepped aside.