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In response to these economic challenges, the Trans Mountain Expansion project was initiated, aiming to stretch over 1,150 kilometers from Alberta’s oil sands to British Columbia’s coast, facilitating access to overseas markets. The project faced considerable opposition, costing approximately $25 billion and taking over 12 years to come to fruition. Its completion in 2024 is not just heralded as the expansion of a pipeline but marks a pivotal opportunity for Canada to recalibrate its energy export strategy and reduce interdependence on the U.S.