“First, the current pipeline proposal, Northern Gateway, must pass the strict and rigorous environmental assessment process currently underway, and must satisfy any conditions imposed on it by the assessment,” said Cummins.
“Secondly, British Columbia should be compensated for having Western Canadian oil cross our province. BC is well positioned to take advantage of projects like Northern Gateway and LNG projects that bring opportunities for individuals and families.”
“Secondly, British Columbia should be compensated for having Western Canadian oil cross our province. BC is well positioned to take advantage of projects like Northern Gateway and LNG projects that bring opportunities for individuals and families.”
...sounds alot like Christy Clark. So now all the major parties are on the same side of the issue. So far, Alberta Premier Alison Redford is committed to despoiling the province next door without incurring any kind of cost. Good luck with that, cowgirl.
3 comments:
Not quite all the major parties. The BC libs and BC Cons support a pipeline and risk if we get more money. The BC NDP and Greens oppose the pipeline.
All are against the pipeline as currently envisioned. Put it that way.
I can't see why there's any discussion of asking Alberta to "share" royalties, when I don't believe there is anything stopping BC from simply imposing charges on oil transiting the province.
I think this is a bit of theatre ginned up by Clarke and Redford.
Christie's political career is as dead as the pipeline. She and Redford get to play tough-talking standing-up-for-BCers/Albertans, then later take up their respective roles as great-deal-for-BC-maker!/pipeline-for-Alberta saviour!
Post a Comment