It was a full house in Burnaby for those wanting to find out more about the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.
It comes the same day as a prominent economist dropped out of the national energy board’s review process of the proposal, saying the system is broken.
Robyn Allan said she is withdrawing as an expert intervener because the review’s scope is so narrow that the outcome is predetermined.
The proposed expansion would come at a capital cost of $5.4 billion and would twin the existing pipeline within the existing right-of-way between Strathcona County, Alberta and Burnaby, increasing capacity from 300,000 to 890,000 barrels per day.
Last night’s town hall meeting was organized by the group Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion.
The speakers included Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan and a member of the Tsleil -Waututh First Nation.
They all claim the risks of having more oil travelling through the region far outweigh the benefits.
With files from the Canadian Press
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