Source: The Canadian Press, April 15, 2018 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting taxpayer money where his government’s mouth is, promising to deploy both financial and legislative tools to ensure the disputed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion between Alberta and British Columbia is able to proceed. At the same time, however, Trudeau — speaking after… Continue reading Trudeau pledges money, new law to make Trans Mountain happen, without details
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Trudeau defends approving Kinder Morgan in new video
Source: Rachel Aiello, April 12, 2018 OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending his government’s decision to approve the Kinder Morgan pipeline project in a new video posted on social media, calling the project safe. “I wouldn’t approve major pipeline projects if I wasn’t confident they could be done safely. And they can be done… Continue reading Trudeau defends approving Kinder Morgan in new video
Notley ‘a little bit more convinced’ about federal action on Trans Mountain
Source: Tara Deschamps and Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press, April 11, 2018 OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says Ottawa has promised specific action to try to break the impasse over the Trans Mountain pipeline, but federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau won’t say exactly what measures are on the table. The two leaders met in Toronto… Continue reading Notley ‘a little bit more convinced’ about federal action on Trans Mountain
Feds criticized for ‘running away’ from questions on Kinder Morgan pipeline plan
Source: CTV News, April 10, 2018 OTTAWA – Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is being criticized by a Conservative MP for “running away” from reporters following an abrupt media availability on the federal plan to see the Kinder Morgan pipeline built. Coming out of an emergency federal cabinet meeting, Carr, joined by Environment and Climate… Continue reading Feds criticized for ‘running away’ from questions on Kinder Morgan pipeline plan
Kinder Morgan Canada’s pipeline woes hurting investment in Canada: observers
Source: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press, April 9, 2018 CALGARY — The suspension of work on Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd.’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will have a “chilling” effect on overall investment in Canada, industry observers say. The company’s decision Sunday to impose a May 31 deadline for government reassurance that it can safely spend… Continue reading Kinder Morgan Canada’s pipeline woes hurting investment in Canada: observers
Trans Mountain pipeline on hold as pressure mounts on B.C. to drop opposition
Source: Kevin Ward, Amy Smart, Dean Bennett, Mia Rabson and Joanna Smith, The Canadian Press, April 9, 2018 CALGARY – The future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was cast in doubt on Sunday as Kinder Morgan Canada suspended all non-essential activities and related spending on the project in the face of mounting opposition from British… Continue reading Trans Mountain pipeline on hold as pressure mounts on B.C. to drop opposition
Trudeau says pipeline wouldn’t get approval without environmental confidence
Source: Linda Givetash and Amy Smart, The Canadian Press, April 5, 2018 VANCOUVER – Hundreds of protesters opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline demonstrated Thursday night outside a Vancouver hotel where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed a Liberal party fundraising dinner. They chanted “Kinder Morgan has got to go” as they marched… Continue reading Trudeau says pipeline wouldn’t get approval without environmental confidence
Saskatchewan premier muses about restricting the flow of oil to BC
Source: John Himpe, Global News, March 29, 2018 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe tweeted Thursday he would consider restricting the flow of his province’s oil in an effort to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built On the heels of a throne speech announcement by Alberta’s NDP government that it would seek legislative powers to turn off the flow… Continue reading Saskatchewan premier muses about restricting the flow of oil to BC