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VICTORIA — Here is some of the reaction in British Columbia to the decision by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion:

“Today’s decision by the federal government sends a clear message to John Horgan and the NDP: The time for obstruction is over — their government needs to get out of the way and support this project.” — B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson.

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“It’s a very sad day for B.C., for Canada, and I think Mr. Trudeau walked himself into a corner, was unable to back out of the corner, didn’t make the right decision and will now try to continue to justify as the protests continue forward, because this isn’t over.” — Green party Leader Andrew Weaver.

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“British Columbia is projected to receive $5.7 billion in revenue from the project over the next 20 years to the benefit of communities throughout B.C., including First Nations and Indigenous communities. But ‘approved’ does not mean ‘built.’ We need to see a solid plan to complete the project, in order to realize these benefits and send the message to the world that B.C. is open for business.” — Val Litwin, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.