An open letter to First Nations leaders who oppose the Northern Gateway Pipeline: Let’s get one thing straight: I am a status Aboriginal, I support the Northern Gateway Pipeline, and I am certain that opposition to this project can only harm our people and culture. You may call me what you wish – a red […]
Northwest Territories Premier excited about Northern Gateway pipeline
Good news for the North. That’s what Northwest Territories Premier Bob Mcleod thinks about the conditional approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline. McLeod expects that while the pipeline will open up new markets for the country it could also mean opportunity in his region. The Premier told CBC, “We’re still very bullish on the Canol […]
Group stands behind Northern gateway pipeline
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) is coming out firmly in support of the Harper Government’s decision to approve the Northern Gateway pipeline, with conditions (209) attached. The twin pipeline, which stretch more than 1100 km from Northern Alberta to new port facilities in Kitimat, B.C. The project is important to the CSPA because it […]
Iraq Could Be the Country That Gets Keystone Approved
The fact that Iraq is crumbling and could be on the verge of civil war might be what it takes to prompt the US government to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. With record oil production in the United States likely to soften any domestic blow volatility on the world scene will have, America will still […]
Comment: MP Speaks out in favour of pipelines
Re: Protestors disapprove pipeline decision (The News, June 20) While pipeline protesters are ideologically opposed to resource development, I think most people will agree that the only rational way for governments to deal with major development projects is to base those decisions on facts and expert scientific advice. That is why, four years ago, the […]
Comment: The Supreme Court rules on First Nations rights and Canadians duty
A Supreme Court decision in June has better defined what is meant, and owed to First Nations bands, by the term “aboriginal title” in this country. A long-sought victory for a collection of bands in central British Columbia has obvious implications for development on Crown land in areas not covered by treaty, most obviously the […]
British Columbia Conservative MPs targets of protest
B.C. MP’s James Moore and Andrew Saxton are being blamed by some for the approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline by the Harper Government. Members with “Settlers on Stolen Land” slapped padlocks and chains on Saxton and Moore’s constituency offices and told the government members to leave. The protestors are angry over what they claim […]
Editorial: Former Greenpeace co-founder in favour of pipeline
Why am I supportive of the federal government’s recent decision to allow the Northern Gateway Pipeline project to move ahead, subject to tough conditions? As a lifelong environmentalist, I’m often asked myself that question. My answer begins with a single fact: there are a billion cars in the world that need oil products everyday. […]