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Embree addressed the court before sentencing, saying in her statement, “I truly believe that when we have laws that support injustices, it is the duty of all good men and women to stand up and challenge those laws.”
“This law sir, that you have created, and that I, and many others are peacefully challenging, is unjust.” (Read her full statement here)
During the hearing, the Crown accused Protect the Inlet Protectors of “widespread organized lawlessness” and argued that stronger sentencing is needed for deterrence, up to 14 days in custody. The courtroom erupted as Protectors questioned government's punishment for citizens standing for climate justice and Indigenous rights, while barely punishing Kinder Morgan with a $920 fine for 4 counts of breaching of the Water Sustainability Act last year.
Eight other arrestees appeared today for their first hearing, including Order of Canada recipient Jean Swanson and former President of the BC Teachers Federation Susan Lambert. They also face a maximum of seven days in custody and $5,000 in fines and will be sentenced on August 15 in BC Supreme Court. RSVP to support them in court.
Construction at Kinder Morgan’s oil tanker terminal is expected to ramp up in August, and so is our resistance, starting with an action at the tanker terminal tomorrow, Wednesday August 1 at 8:00 am.
Join us for Tankers Kill Whales: Bold Action at Tanker Terminal at Kinder Morgan's oil tanker terminal in Burnaby.
(If you're ready to take bold action or will witness and stand in support, but can't make it tomorrow, sign up now for Bold Action alerts.)
The upcoming months will be decisive in the battle to stop this pipeline and tanker project. Now is the time to be bold. We will see you on Burnaby Mountain. |
