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Yesterday’s decision by the Federal Court of Appeal to dismiss the BC Government’s attempt to overturn an NEB ruling against the City of Burnaby is another step forward for market access, the national climate plan, and a strong Canadian economy. 1/2 #ableg — Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) March 24, 2018

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Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) March 24, 2018

“Another victory for our economy. Another victory for our climate plan. Another victory for the pipeline and another victory for all Albertans and all Canadians,” Notley said Monday at an unrelated transit announcement.

The federal government approved the pipeline expansion in 2016, but the project faces significant opposition in B.C. Thousands of people have rallied in protest and the provincial government has raised concerns about the pipeline’s possible environmental and economic impact.

Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman said the government is disappointed by the court’s decision and suggested it undermines the local permitting process.

“The provincial government has steadfastly assured administrative fairness, while we defend B.C.’s interests by insisting on high standards for environmental protection and First Nations consultations,” he said in a statement Monday.

“Our government will continue to explore other legal ways to defend the interests of British Columbians against this unnecessary project.”

Photo by DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS

There are still a number of other legal decisions pending on the pipeline — including a review by the Court of Appeal of the decision by federal cabinet to approve the pipeline and a review by B.C.’s highest court of the decision by its former provincial government to approve the pipeline.

B.C. Premier John Horgan has also asked for a legal ruling on whether his province can restrict increased amounts of oil from coming into B.C. while his government reviews oil-spill safety measures.

Notley noted Alberta has won every court decision and will continue to fight for the pipeline.

“We know this pipeline is in the national interest and it will be built,” she said. “When it is built, every Albertan and every Canadian will benefit.”