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Which 1980 federal policy created a state-owned oil company (Petro-Canada) and imposed price controls and export taxes on energy?

Answer: National Energy Programme — The National Energy Programme (NEP), introduced by Pierre Trudeau's government in 1980, sought to increase domestic ownership of the oil industry but was deeply controversial in Alberta.

The National Energy Programme (NEP), introduced by Pierre Trudeau's government in 1980, sought to increase domestic ownership of the oil industry but was deeply controversial in Alberta.

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