Premier Danielle Smith was almost jumping with glee and optimism Friday.

She has pulled off a deal that leads to a pipeline and will attract investors long soured on our overregulated energy industry.

Braid: Smith's economic wins with Ottawa are historic and may move the dial on separatism Back to video

The agreement isn’t about separatism, but these days you can hardly turn a corner without bumping into it.

The detailed deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney is exactly what Smith promised and hoped for — a deal to spike the separatist movement.

Smith credited Carney. She praised “co-operative federalism.” For one historic moment, her expansionist view of Alberta meshed perfectly with his dreams of pulling Canada out of the U.S. orbit.

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So, we have an agreement to push a pipeline forward by summer. Construction could begin in 2027.

The industrial carbon price is severely eased in Alberta’s favour. That was essential to attract investment. All other provinces will get the benefit, Carney said.

Carbon pricing goals are suddenly vague. Now it’s about the carbon market, not mandated targets.

Former prime minister Justin Trudeau had........

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