The Trudeau Government has approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion after it was stalled by a court ruling last August.
Despite the expansion creating jobs for middle-class families, many people are questioning Trudeau’s reasoning.
Trudeau believes concerns about Indigenous consultations and environmental reviews have been solved.
Protests and legal challenges are already being prepared. Two BC First Nations are among those getting ready for legal action. Environmentalists are also questioning the renewed approval after Trudeau declared a climate emergency earlier this week. The David Suzuki Foundation, a science-based environmental organization from Vancouver says they are still concerned about tanker traffic, noise, and the possibility of an oil spill off the West Coast.
Trans Mountain Corporation C-E-O Ian Anderson says the pipeline expansion is a major milestone for shippers, communities, workers, local business and Indigenous People. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will allow more oil to transport to BC ports and tankers which will fetch a better price abroad.
