KELOWNA — Thousands took part in anti-pipeline rallies took place across the country — including Kelowna today.
The rallies come just weeks before a federal Joint Review Panel is set to deliver a final report on the proposal.
“I’m concerned about our water, our land, our air, I’ve got kids and as far as I`m concerned we’re sacrificing our kids,” said Lori Timbol, a protestor.
From Vancouver to Nunavut there were over 130 rallies across the country today.
“Christy Clark said she would oppose this, 6 months later she’s shaking hands with Alberta,” said Tricia Miller, Kelowna organizer.
The nearly 2000 kilometer Northern Gateway pipeline that would wind from Alberta to Kitimat has faced stiff opposition from the beginning. Environmental groups have been extremely concerned about the impact a spill would have. First nations groups have also, for the most part, rejected any idea of signing on.
Stephen Harper’s vision of Canada becoming an energy superpower depends, on some level, on the construction this pipeline. With no way to transport bitumen to the Pacific coast, crucial oil revenue would be lost.
But for all the negative sentiment, if you ask Enbridge, momentum for the project is building — this after BC and Alberta came to an agreement on the five conditions earlier this month.
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