Canada

Greens call for new ‘made-in-B.C.’ environmental assessment of Trans Mountain project

12/09/18

Author:

Ainslie Cruickshank

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VANCOUVER—The B.C. Green Party is calling for the province to undertake its own environmental assessment of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in the wake of last week’s Federal Court of Appeal decision to quash the project’s federal approval.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has already pre-determined the outcome of any further assessment and consultation by repeatedly saying the pipeline will be built, said Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver.

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British Columbia

Canada

Oil - Pipelines

Blueberry River First Nations wins important victory in historical claim

08/09/18

Author:

First Nations Leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Treaty 8 Territory

Blueberry River First Nations wins important victory in historical claim: Specific Claims Tribunal finds Federal Government responsible for loss of subsurface rights in Reserves

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Recent video on ATB's (Articulated Tug Barges) (The Nathan E Stewart was one)

06/09/18

Author:

Sierra Club

from the Sierra Club:

Please watch, and share our recent video on ATB's (Articulated Tug Barges) (The Nathan E Stewart was one). We are looking into these elusive petroleum product shipments more and more. One such finding is that they do business with KinderMorgan's Westridge terminal on a regular basis.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubBC/videos/10156009236846429/

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What's 'meaningful consultation?' Squamish Nation, Indigenous lawyer weigh in on Trans Mountain's future

05/09/18

Author:

Clare Hennig

Link:

CBC News

Sep 04, 2018

Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at a news conference with several First Nations who were part of the Federal Court of Appeal case against the Trans Mountain expansion, after the court ruling last week. (Chantelle Bellrichard/CBC)

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Liberal MPs Block Bid For Morneau, Sohi To Face Trans Mountain Grilling

05/09/18

Author:

Ryan Maloney

Link:

Huffington Post

PATRICK DOYLE/CP Finance Minister Bill Morneau appears at the Commons committee on the statutory review of the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act in Ottawa on June 20, 2018.

Liberal MPs have shut down an opposition attempt to have two senior ministers grilled over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project before Parliament resumes later this month.

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Commercial viability of Trans Mountain’s expansion just took a huge hit from the Federal Court of Appeal

02/09/18

Author:

Robyn Allan

Link:

National Observer

Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson meets with Finance Minister Bill Morneau in Calgary on May 30, 2018. Photo via Trans Mountain twitter account.

August 31st 2018

When I wrote to Justin Trudeau on October 25, 2015—almost three years ago—I warned him that it was critical to implement his promise to redo Trans Mountain’s review and fix the industry-captured National Energy Board as soon as possible.

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The death of Trans Mountain pipeline signals future of Indigenous rights: Chiefs

31/08/18

Author:

Judith Lavoie

Link:

The Narwhal

Aug 30, 2018

As a federal court quashes the controversial project, lawyers and Indigenous leaders agree it’s more clear than ever that Canada must modernize its view of Aboriginal rights

As Grand Chief Stewart Phillip prepared for the Federal Court of Appeal decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Thursday morning his expectations were low.

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'Great Victory for Indigenous Communities Everywhere': Canadian Court Rescinds Trans Mountain Approval

31/08/18

Author:

Jon Queally, staff writer

Link:

Common Dreams

August 30, 2018

"This is the consequence of the unholy alliance between the federal government and corporations taking shortcuts through consultation," declared Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. "My faith in the judicial system is somewhat restored today."

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Video re Appeal Court decision today!

30/08/18

Author:

First Nations Leaders

Link:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/pulltogetherBC/videos/1918011361825924/UzpfSTI2MjA4MjU2NzIwNTY3OToxODQ2MjYwNzk1NDU0NTA3/

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UBCIC Celebrates Landmark Court Win that Signals the End of Trans Mountain Pipeline and Tanker Project

30/08/18

Author:

First Nations Leaders

News Release

30 August 2018

UBCIC Celebrates Landmark Court Win that Signals the End of Trans Mountain Pipeline and Tanker Project

(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – 30 August 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is celebrating the Federal Court of Appeal verdict on the Trans Mountain approval and calls on Prime Minister Trudeau to immediately stop construction and shut the project down.

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