The current situation with the controversial Northern Gateway Pipeline is a prime example of a threat to a firm’s business. The proposed business plan consists of a 1,177 kilometre long pipeline that carries oil from the Alberta tar sands, across British Columbia so it could be exported to foreign countries to refine. The problem with this $6.5 billion project, despite creating numerous employment opportunities and a boost to the receding economy, is it goes across many Aboriginal reserves. Since the Natives considers the land to have a historical, spiritual, and resourceful value, a conflict has risen between the parties involved in this deal. I agree with the Natives on holding off the pipeline because the province cannot afford to risk the chances of a rupture. What defines this beautiful province is its nature and approving this project will tarnish that exact distinction. Since Enbridge has already offered royalties to the Aboriginal groups that are disapproving, Enbridge should consider making the pipeline more safe or take a route that wouldn’t have as big as impact spill were to occur or that didn’t traverse Native reserves. This standoff by Natives I feel is very important because it proves that large corporations can’t do anything they want even with money.
The results of an oil spill on wildlife