CBC News Posted: May 31, 2013 10:32 AM PT
The B.C. government has rejected a proposal for the Northern Gateway
pipeline project, saying it fails to address the province's
environmental concerns. Special Report: Northern Gateway Pipeline The province made the announcement in its final written submission to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Joint Review Panel. "British Columbia thoroughly reviewed all of the evidence and submissions made to the panel and asked substantive questions about the
project, including its route, spill response capacity and financial
structure to handle any incidents," said Environment Minister Terry
Lake. "Our questions were not satisfactorily answered during these hearings." Lake said the province has carefully reviewed the evidence presented to the panel. "The panel must determine if it is appropriate to grant a certificate
for the project as currently proposed on the basis of a promise to do
more study and planning after the certificate is granted,” Lake said. “Our government does not believe that a certificate should be granted before these important questions are answered." The panel will have the final say on whether the project will go ahead. (more)
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