Central News Agency (CNA Montreal, July 2nd, Combined News Agencies) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today secured the agreement of British Columbia for a major pipeline construction investment deal, overcoming the westernmost province's initial opposition. This will allow Canadian oil production to be exported from the west coast to new Asian markets, reducing economic dependence on the United States. According to Agence France-Presse, the pipeline will originate in the oil-rich province of Alberta, Canada, traverse the entire province of British Columbia, and is expected to transport 1 million barrels of oil daily to Canada's west coast. Trudeau has stated that this pipeline will help Canada achieve its goal of becoming an "energy superpower." One of Canada's strategies to counter the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump is to develop more international markets. Trudeau's government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the more conservative province of Alberta over seven months ago. Premier Danielle Smith announced at a joint press conference with Trudeau today that the provincial government has officially submitted this investment proposal to the federal authorities. Until recently, the leadership of British Columbia had expressed opposition to this multi-billion dollar investment deal, citing concerns about environmental impacts and risks to Indigenous communities. Canada's Indigenous peoples had previously voiced their opposition to the project. British Columbia Premier David Eby stated today that according to the agreement, new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and port infrastructure will be built in British Columbia, while ensuring environmental protection measures are in place. Trudeau said, "It is time to act," and that the consultation process with Indigenous communities will "begin immediately." (Intern Editor: Hong Yu-tong / Reviewer: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150703 Stand with facts, your every contribution is a force to pr