National Observer | Shock and oil: Alberta premier threatens to turn off taps in BC dispute National Observer About 17 per cent of those exports are used by B.C., with the rest going to the United States. Notley's announcement echoes action taken in 1980 by former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed in a showdown with the federal government. Lougheed announced ... Rachel Notley doubles down on threat to cut BC oil shipments Alberta oil restrictions to punish B.C. would cause collateral damage ... Alberta threatens to cut off oil exports to BC if Trans Mountain obstruction continues |