Domestically, a West Coast pipeline of this scale would generate billions in annual revenue at current prices, create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, and deliver billions in federal and provincial taxes. But this is more than just an economic opportunity. In an era of global great power competition over energy security, Canadian pipelines are strategic geopolitical assets. Energy infrastructure can confer trade and economic hard power as we forge long-term, contract-based energy ties to China that compete directly with Russia, diversify our dependency on the U.S., and reduce global exposure to maritime chokepoints.