The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) wrapped up its hearings Tuesday into TransCanada Corp.’s proposed $12-billion Energy East pipeline, as the provincial government considers whether to play a spoiler role in Alberta’s effort to reach new domestic and foreign markets for its growing crude production.
As it travelled along the proposed route through northern and eastern Ontario, the board heard public concerns that the crude pipeline threatens rural drinking water sources and will drive up Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions by enabling oil sands expansion. However, supporters, including representatives of the pipefitters’ union, endorsed its job creation potential and played down the risks.
Shawn McCarthy – Globe and Mail – April 8, 2014.
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