Dear Editor,
We’ve witnessed democracy in action – the B.C. electorate have participated in the ultimate pipelines public hearing … finally.
Let those ill-conceived Enbridge, Kinder Morgan schemes become bad memories. Invite new proposals from the pipeline industry, with the terms of reference for all to see. New proposals would recognize the difficulties that come with any infrastructure plans and would need to convince the public and our leaders that the end result is a reasonable compromise, but progress we must. Resources export is vital for the Canadian economy!
Energy East pipelines system delivers more oil, four times the distance, for export and local refineries. Why do we need to disturb lands for two pipelines? One smartly designed pipeline system from Alberta to a more open ocean access port, north of Prince Rupert, could do the job.
Carl Shalansky, by email
