No, the pipeline project, announced in 2006, which would allow transportation of Canadian resources to Asia via the northern Canadian provinces is not disapproved and a completely lost hope. But it’s close to being dead for good due to the many obstacles the project faces.

01/19/12: Protestors flood Enbridge hearing in Prince George.

Opposition to the project is unavoidable, and for good reason. British Columbians, the unanimous opinion of environmentalists, and non-conservatives in Canadian government all oppose the project due to the cons that the project has: extreme environmental harm (such as oil leaks), land entitlement issues with Aboriginals of Northern BC and Alberta, court battles, and a $3 billion price tag to pull off such a massive project.

On the other hand, the federal government endorses the project, stating that “[the project] is in the national interest of Canada.” The pros of the Northern Pipeline include a resource connection to Asia, a boost to oil-based economies in Canada and creation of over 200 permanent job positions.

The federal government has been accused of favoring oil companies over the interest of Canadian citizens, and in this project’s case, the cons strongly outweigh the pros. If the project were to be approved, legal issues would continue, not only with Aboriginal peoples but also with BC and Alberta residents. At this point in time, it seems as though the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project has finally been run into the ground.

Further Reading:

Simpson, Jeffrey. “You Heard It Here: Northern Gateway’s Dead.” The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail, 5 Oct. 2012. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/you-heard-it-here-northern-gateways-dead/article4589760/>.

News, CBC. “Hundreds Pack Enbridge Hearing in Prince George.” CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 19 Jan. 2012. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. <http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/01/19/bc-prince-george-enbridge-hearing.html>.

“Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 10 July 2012. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enbridge_Northern_Gateway_Pipelines>.

“Thread: Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline – Pro’s and Con’s.” Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. N.p., 28 Apr. 2012. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. <http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/showthread.php?19426-Enbridge-Northern-Gateway-Pipeline-Pro-s-and-Con-s>.