Many protesters, politicians and the Wet'suwet'en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute.

RCMP are defending the actions of members seen in the video captured during enforcement, but the opponents say the explanations are "absurd and ridiculous."

A U.K. media report claims RCMP discussed deploying snipers and removing children when enforcing an injunction at the Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockade in northern B.C.