A document by the B.C. Parks in June 2013 recommends the oil companies to considerconstructing oil pipelines through naturally protected areas such as provincial parks and conservancies. While economists advocate the idea, environmentalists take an opposite stand, worrying that the construction of a pipeline will damage the surrounding

environments.

Personally I agree with the environmentalists. Although construction of pipe linrovide great economic benefits to both private companies and the government, the destructions such acts impose on the environment will be irreversible. The environment plays a great role in maintaining Canada’s economy, since our nation primary income comes from natural resources. Therefore, to maximize long-term benefits, the environment should be preserved; harming the environment will only provide short-term benefits to the economy.