With the Enbridge pipeline being passed through, this gives Canada’s economic standpoint an endless opportunity for expansion. This project creates thousands of jobs and will cause many small businesses to be seen by what Enbridge brings to Kitimat. As well, the tax revenue that is created can be recycled into Canada’s health plan, which could further develop our excellent system.
Although, Enbridge does not acknowledge the long run affects of the misfortune it could potentially bring by destroying Northern British Columbia’s land. The native people of the Kitimat region are going to be greatly effected by this project. The Grand Chief has acknowledged that “There is absolutely no way we will tolerate a project that would violate the environmental integrity of our traditional territories along the pipeline route and along the B.C. coast”(Grand Chief Phillip-http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-natives-willing-to-go-to-the-wall-against-enbridge-pipeline/article4449911/ ). “In the Heat of the Nak’azdli territory”(Hoekstra) it is evident that a strong passion for disrupting the business model of Enbridge is vital in preservation of their native territory. With persistence, of meetings, protesting and negotiation it will further setback construction dates.
With millions of gallons being exported from the narrow Douglas channel daily, this is a recipe for disaster.As you can see the trek from Kitimat through the narrow Douglas channel to the Pacific ocean is a rigorous task
The ramifications of a spill or a pipe burst could restrict fishing, agricultural development\sustainability, and in extreme circumstances create an unhealthy place to live. British Columbia is one the most beautiful places in the world and this project going through is a stepping stone in the direction of destroying the worlds most unique biome
Furthermore, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgvY6zBc3q4(highly recommended) is a short film which truly exploits what the Northern Gateway Pipeline entails for the future of Kitimat. This made myself realize that the opportunity cost for our lives and our planet does out weigh the short term benefit of revenue that this project will generate.
Sources
“B.C. natives willing to ‘go to the wall’ against Enbridge pipeline.” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Oct. 2014. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-natives-willing-to-go-to-the-wall-against-enbridge-pipeline/article4449911/>.
“B.C. natives willing to ‘go to the wall’ against Enbridge pipeline.” The Globe and Mail. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2014. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-natives-willing-to-go-to-the-wall-against-enbridge-pipeline/article4449911/>.
“Douglas channel.” google images. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2014. <https://www.google.ca/search?q=douglas+channel&espv=2&biw=1307&bih=655&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ZM0xVLu5HofxoASaloDAAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=EcYRBS-RcxBdQM%253A%3Bh4FTj7V-scTRtM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbcadventure.com%252Fadventure%252Fa>.
News, CBC. “Northern Gateway pipeline: benefits vs. concerns.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 11 Jan. 2012. Web. 4 Oct. 2014. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/northern-gateway-pipeline-benefits-vs-concerns-1.1135312>.
News, CBC. “Kitimat, B.C., votes ‘no’ to Northern Gateway in plebiscite – British Columbia – CBC News.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 13 Apr. 2014. Web. 5 Oct. 2014. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kitimat-b-c-votes-no-to-northern-gateway-in-plebiscite-1.2607877>.
“‘There will be no pipeline’.” www.vancouversun.com. N.p., n.d. web. 4 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/news/There+will+pipeline/10122968/story.html>