When has it ever been okay to place money over an individual’s rights and dignity? Let me answer that for you: NEVER. Personally, one of the most influential COMM 101 classes so far has been the business ethics class. Yet, what is the point of learning these important things if you are not going to actually apply it to everyday situations. That is why I am taking a stand and saying that the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project is WRONG.
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The Northern Gateway Pipeline is a $6.5 billion project, headed by Enbridge to build a passage from Alberta to the Pacific. On this route, the pipeline is subject to intersect the First Nations’ land, which has caused great controversy. As of right now, everyone involved in this situation are waiting for the Federal Court’s decision.
As a citizen of Canada who respects everyone and their unique rights, I oppose this pipeline. Some reasons include:
- We need to respect Aboriginal people’s rights
- This project is anything, but environmentally friendly
- Respect, trust and dignity of OUR people are MORE IMPORTANT than money
I understand that this project will generate an enormous amount of money for Canada, but for the sake of individuals and their rights. The Canadian Constitution clearly states that Aboriginals have the FULL right to the land that was given to them by previous Government agreements.
I cannot watch my fellow Canadians be harassed and stripped away from their rights and that is why this pipeline project does not appeal to me.
Works Cited:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/07/northern-gateway-pipeline_n_5279458.html