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Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
The nations say no company has backed the proposal and warn investors face legal and financial risks.
- A delegation of First Nations from British Columbia arrived in Calgary on Wednesday to urge oil executives to "steer clear" of plans for a pipeline to the northwest coast.
- Leaders of the Haida, Kitasoo, Gitga'at, and Heiltsuk nations delivered a joint letter to Pembina Pipeline Corp. and Trans Mountain Corp. reiterating their "steadfast opposition to a northwest coast crude oil pipeline project."
- Gaagwiis, president of Haida Nation, warned executives that "this is not a good investment" and cited the failed Northern Gateway proposal as a cautionary example for developers.
- Trans Mountain Corp. chief executive officer Mark Maki met with the leaders, describing the dialogue as "respectful," while British Columbia continues prioritizing southern pipeline expansion over northern routes.
- The federal government is mulling a new route in southern British Columbia to the Port of Vancouver, which some believe faces fewer environmental hurdles than northern alternatives favored by Alberta.
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Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face: steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight.
Coastal BC First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
The delegation had a meeting in downtown Calgary with Pembina Pipeline Corp. and Trans Mountain Corp., and delivered letters to Enbridge, South Bow Corp. and TC Energy. They said they are obliged to use every tool at their disposal to block a pipeline to the northern coast.
Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors
A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary to relay a message to pipeline executives face-to-face — steer clear of investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast or risk a prolonged legal fight. Haida Nation President Jason Aslop, who also goes by Gaagwiis, said he and fellow community leaders are obliged to look after the ocean and the food security it provides. Crude tankers sailing northern B…
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