First Nations were seeking to challenge federal government's re-approval of pipeline expansion project
The Supreme Court of Canada will not allow an appeal from a group of First Nations in B.C. looking to challenge the federal government's second approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
Documents obtained by The Narwhal reveal Canada Action, an organization that promotes the natural resources industries while criticizing the environmental movement, receives funding from the oil and gas sector
In solidarity with ILWU International, there will be no work on the 8 AM shift of Friday, June 19, 2020 as we are supporting anti-racism – what this Union is founded on.
Interesting points about Ottawa's conditions for making loans under this program, including spending no-nos, environmental tie-ins, and government acquisition of equity--not the "favourable rates and conditions" (in the words of one commenter) that corporate capitalism wants, I guess. Where will Trudeau and Morneau go on this? - Gene McGuckin
The chief of Sumas First Nation is calling for an independent investigation into the Trans Mountain pipeline, following an oil spill this past weekend near a significant burial ground for the community.
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office says it is monitoring the situation closely and expects all companies to “adhere to the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.”
