Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the only way to get projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built is by finding a compromise between growing the economy and protecting the environment. Trudeau was speaking at a reception for Liberal Party…
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Trudeau TMX ‘announcement’ in Edmonton more of a campaign stop
July 12 2019 2:04pm The prime minister wrapped up his Edmonton visit at the Trans Mountain pipeline terminal. The event was hyped as an update on the project but came off as more of a campaign stop. Tom Vernon reports.…
Trudeau responds to opposition criticism of annoucement
July 12 2019 12:24pm Justin Trudeau is asked about Conservatives’ criticism that his Trans Mountain Edmonton terminal event is “campaigning on taxpayer dollars.” He also says addressing climate change is a huge issue. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Trudeau on buying pipeline, ‘moving forward in the right way’
July 12 2019 12:20pm Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Liberal government would continue to focus on building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion “the right way” while ensuring a sustainable and strong future. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Trans Mountain expansion will create thousands of jobs: Trudeau
July 12 2019 12:11pm The prime minister said the project will create “thousands of good jobs for engineers, trades people and construction workers” from Alberta, B.C. and across the country. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Liberal government touts ‘facts’ on Trans Mountain pipeline project
July 12 2019 12:05pm MP Randy Boissonnault said he was “here to bust some myths” about the federal government’s commitment to the oil and gas sector. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Prime minister to make Trans Mountain pipeline announcement in Edmonton
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi will meet with workers at the Trans Mountain Edmonton Terminal on Friday morning. The meeting is part of a two-day visit to Edmonton, which saw the pair hold a “Team…
Kenney tells premiers’ meeting national unity still threatened
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he still believes national unity is under threat despite two days of collaborative discussions with the country’s leaders. Kenney said his province contributes billions of dollars to Canada’s economy but is blocked in by some…
Wetsuit-clad ‘protesting grandpa’ arrested trying to swim into Trans Mountain’s Burnaby terminal
A man known as the ‘protesting grandpa’ was arrested early Wednesday morning attempting to swim into Trans Mountain’s Westridge Terminal in Burnaby. In a statement posted to social media, Terry Christenson said he had planned to hang a ‘No Tankers’…
Several B.C. First Nations launch legal challenge of re-approved Trans Mountain pipeline
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is once being challenged in court. A joint legal challenge has been filled by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Squamish Nation, Ts’elxweyeqw tribes, Shxw’owhamel Nation, Coldwater Indian Band and Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation. The case argues “multiple…