Liberals Approve Trans Mountain Pipeline, Reject Northern Gateway Plan

"OTTAWA—The Liberal government has approved two major pipeline projects, including a controversial plan to transport Alberta oil to British Columbia’s coast, setting up a showdown between Ottawa and local political and First Nations leaders.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late Tuesday afternoon his government has approved the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement pipeline.

The $6.8-billion Trans Mountain project would add 980 kilometres of new pipeline between Edmonton, Alta. and Burnaby, B.C. Importantly, it would open up a route to the Pacific for Alberta’s oilsands."

Alex Boutilier and Bruce Campion-Smith report for the Toronto Star November 29, 2016.

SEE ALSO:

"Liberals approve Trans Mountain, Line 3 pipeline projects " (Canadian Press)

"Justin Trudeau Approves Oil Pipeline Expansion in Canada" (New York Times)

"Trudeau Cabinet Approves Trans Mountain, Line 3 Pipelines, Rejects Northern Gateway" (CBC News)