As a form of protest to the federal government, women of the Gitga’ Nation have woven yarn and stretched it 3.3 km across the Douglas Channel. The majority of First Nations is against this Northern Gateway Project. Yet, the federal government neglects the voice of the people in BC and the First Nation to approve this project.
The main debate regarding the Northern Gateway Project is whether to build the pipeline or not and think ethically or economically. With the approval of this project, many ecosystems could be destroyed and the risk of oil spill will always be looming. On the other hand, this project can create job opportunities and stimulate the economy.
I believe that Enbridge, the company responsible for the pipeline, should make the best decision for the company by building the pipeline. At the same time, the company needs to find a balance between making profit and the responsibilities to the people of Canada. Destroying ecosystems is inevitable once the construction begins. However, what Enbridge can do to compensate is to ensure job opportunities for Canadians. Businesses should always find a balance between profit and ethics. Making a ton of profit unethically will cause long term problems both socially, politically and economically. For example, the Conservative Party may not win the next election because it has lost the trust of the citizens by approving the pipeline.