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3 facts you need to know
About Northern Gateway pipeline…
By Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett
1. This proposed pipeline would transport heavy Canadian oil from Alberta and Saskatchewan to Kitimat for shipment to Asia. Currently, Canada is limited to U.S. market with resulting low price and limited market. Opportunity for all Canadians to benefit but risk must be reasonable.
2. B.C. has imposed five conditions on our support, including best environmental processes on land and at sea, environmental certificate, engagement with and benefits to First Nations and benefits to all people of B.C. from taking environmental risk.
3. B.C. is committed to working with all levels of government, First Nations and proponent to ensure five conditions are met. National Energy Board approval has over 200 conditions, which must also be met by Enbridge.
