Premier John Horgan says "full and frank" conversations were had with his western counterparts at meetings in Yellowknife on a number of interprovincial issues, despite the continuing dispute with Alberta over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. "We did make great progress on a range of other issues that are of importance to British Columbians and Western Canadians," Horgan said. But the Trans Mountain pipeline dispute still cast a shadow over the meetings. Alberta Premier skips meetingAlberta Premier Rachel Notley pulled out of the conference on Monday saying she could be more productive at home as the days count down to Kinder Morgan's deadline. Speaking Wednesday in Yellowknife, Horgan left the option open to take B.C.

Source: CBC News May 23, 2018 19:41 UTC