The B.C. NDP government is using an interprovincial trade deal reached under the previous government to challenge Alberta91裸聊视频檚 move to block B.C. wine at the border.

It91裸聊视频檚 the first action under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement91裸聊视频檚 dispute resolution system, said Bruce Ralston, B.C.91裸聊视频檚 jobs, trade and technology minister. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley surprised B.C. by announcing the wine ban shortly after the B.C. government announced its plan to restrict diluted bitumen transport via an expanded TransMountain pipeline from Alberta to southwestern B.C. port facilities.

91裸聊视频淎lberta91裸聊视频檚 action threatens the livelihood of families that have worked so hard to build B.C.91裸聊视频檚 world-class wine industry,91裸聊视频� Ralston said. 91裸聊视频淭hese actions are inconsistent with Alberta91裸聊视频檚 obligations under the CFTA, and we will protect our reputation and the interests of British Columbians.91裸聊视频�

Speaking to reporters after the filing, Ralston said the action has to be filed within 120 days of a suspected violation, and B.C. has a solid case that barring its wine from Alberta stores isn91裸聊视频檛 allowed. The initial discussion is between provincial officials and there is a 91裸聊视频渟trong possibility91裸聊视频� it could be solved without being referred for a ruling, he said.

91裸聊视频淲hat we91裸聊视频檙e concerned about now is the opportunity to discuss this issue and to dialogue with the government of Alberta about the issues that are raised,91裸聊视频� Ralston said.

Notley and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have insisted that B.C. does not have the authority to hold up a pipeline project that falls under federal jurisdiction.

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B.C. Liberal critic Jas Johal said Alberta is retaliating against an NDP government acting like a 91裸聊视频渂anana republic91裸聊视频� trying to change the rules of a pipeline project after it has been approved.

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The previous B.C. Liberal government pushed to open up trade between provinces, establishing its own agreement with Alberta and Saskatchewan that came to be known as the New West Partnership. It bound provinces to permit free flow of goods and labour across provincial borders, and became the basis for the broader CFTA.