TransCanada’s controversial Energy East pipeline has become a flashpoint in Canadian politics. It’s billed by the pipeline giant as nation-building, but is facing a growing wall of opposition, particularly in Quebec.
Three easily debunked myths supporting the project continue to appear in the almost daily national coverage.
Myth #1: The threat to waterways from Energy East can be managed
In an era of increasing water scarcity and pollution, Canada must unite around caring for water as a fiercely managed public trust based on the principles of justice and sustainability.
MAUDE BARLOW and MICHAEL MATCZUK – Winnipeg Free Press – March 14, 2016.
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