"Haida Nation President Jason Alsop stated, 'We are prepared to use all the tools available to us to uphold that responsibility. And that makes investment in a pipeline to the north coast a significant risk—legal risk, financial risk.'"
"Chief councillor Arnold Clifton of the Gitga'at First Nation recalled the 'David and Goliath' fight northern B.C. communities won against Enbridge Inc., saying, 'I think it's going to be a lot stronger now if anything would come up, because we'll have everyone involved to fight.'"
"The delegation met with senior leadership from Pembina Pipeline Corp. and Trans Mountain Corp. Pembina has not expressed interest in pursuing a new bitumen pipeline, while Trans Mountain is focused on expanding its existing infrastructure."
First Nations leaders from British Columbia have warned pipeline executives in Calgary against investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast. Haida Nation President Jason Alsop emphasized the importance of protecting the ocean and food security. He stated that investment in such a pipeline poses significant legal and financial risks. Chief councillor Arnold Clifton recalled past successes against pipeline proposals and expressed confidence in stronger opposition if new proposals arise. Meetings were held with Pembina Pipeline and Trans Mountain, with Trans Mountain confirming engagement with the First Nations leaders.
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