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Premier-designate Jason Kenney met with outgoing Premier Rachel Notley Thursday, both promising a smooth power transition following an antagonistic campaign period that ended with a UCP victory.

“The election is behind us,” said Kenney, adding he hopes the legislature fosters a culture of mutual respect and civility.

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Notley, who plans to stay on as Opposition leader, said the two leaders discussed various issues including Bill 12, the turn-off-the-taps legislation brought in by the NDP to choke off oil exports to British Columbia.

“It was fine … we know where we disagree,” Notley said of the meeting at Government House. “There are some objectives that we both agree on.”

The talk followed news that Ottawa is delaying its decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project until June 18. That long-awaited decision was expected in May.

Kenney said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told him about the delay on Wednesday during a phone conversation, and the federal government is acting on legal advice to ensure proper consultation with Indigenous communities.