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news and action Saturday January 28, 2023 Enbridge is asking environment minister George Heyman to issue an emergency order exempting the company from a key deadline.

Under B.C. law, permits for the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission project expire next year if Enbridge isn’t ready to start construction. Company executives have requested an extension until 2029.

Heyman must now decide whether to approve an emergency override to the province’s Environmental Assessment Act. In other words, making an exception to the law for the largest pipeline company on the continent.

This could become the most significant decision of Heyman’s political career. Bending to Enbridge’s permit request would open the door... to a pipeline system capable of exporting 64 million tonnes of liquid gas per year. That’s more than B.C.’s entire current fracking output.

Meanwhile, Royal Dutch Shell is mulling whether to build Phase 2 of its LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat. At full capacity it would be half the size of what Enbridge is proposing. Either project is enough to blow B.C.’s legislated climate targets – building both is arson.

It’s hard to imagine how Heyman could find this “in the public interest,” but Enbridge is lobbying hard for him to do just that. It’s clear the public faces an uphill battle to balance out Enbridge’s influence – and convince our government to follow its own law.

Read more in Dogwood’s latest blog.
NEWS Stories we’re following A drop in the bucket, then carry on Coastal GasLink has been fined a third time for sloppy construction that damaged fish habitat. It took provincial regulators nearly a year to issue the fine. And at $213,600, it's barely a speedbump for the multi-billion-dollar pipeline company. -CBC Five things Canada could defund to pay for an epic just transition We could raise $175 billion a year to fund life-giving public goods by defunding five destructive areas of government spending. -Breach Media Oil and gas companies know the power of grey areas The true cost of taxpayer support for the oil and gas industry extends far beyond the dollar amounts. -National Observer
Taku River Tlingit First Nation declares a large portion of their territory a protected area “It’s a special and untouched ecosystem that needs to stay intact,” said elected spokesperson Charmaine Thom. “We have always known that…Now we’re asking for recognition to uphold our declaration.” -The Globe and Mail Nearly 500 formal complaints have been filed against a "special" police unit in B.C. Grievances against the RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group include allegations of excessive force, illegal tactics, unprofessional behaviour, racism, discrimination and charter violations. -CBC Are Albertans more progressive than you think? The majority of Albertans polled are in favour of investing in a just transition sooner rather than later. -The Energy Mix B.C. happily helped oil & gas companies get through COVID — what about actual people still suffering? A growing number of British Columbians are unable to work or enjoy normal life after infection with Covid-19 left them with long-term disabilities. Former Dogwood campaigner Sophie Harrison reflects on nearly three years spent fighting to breathe. -The Tyee
Real estate developers and lobbyists were major donors to David Eby's run for leadership And he spent half of the total on “professional services” (that is, lawyers trying to find ways to disqualify his opponent). -BIV Work with Dogwood Communications and Campaigns Coordinator As part of our communications team, you’ll get to create visual content and grow Dogwood’s online audiences as part of our goal to cultivate a large and diverse community of people committed to our mission. Learn more If you like what you're reading but aren't subscribed, sign up now for Dogwood News! Subscribe Events Monday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. Frack Free BC Organizing Call Frack Free BC is a new, broad-based alliance of organizations and individuals working to end fracking in B.C. Come to our inaugural monthly organizing call for an introduction to the campaign and learn how you can get involved! Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. Dogwood Volunteer Orientation Call Join this call for an intro to Dogwood and our volunteer community. Hear from staff and longtime volunteers, and get plugged in to upcoming opportunities to advance climate action and Indigenous rights.
Saturday, February 25 at noon United for Old Growth Rally Join a united movement of thousands of people to send a clear message to the provincial government: Keep your promises and protect old-growth forests. This peaceful march and rally will begin at Centennial Square (City Hall) in Victoria (Lekwungen territory) at noon and will move to the lawn of the Legislature for a rally at 1:30 p.m. featuring powerful speakers and performers. Action Stop work on Coastal GasLink DFO is investigating Coastal GasLink’s willful destruction of salmon habitat in the Clore River, but construction on water crossings continues. Send a message to fisheries minister Joyce Murray right now telling her to issue the pipeline company an immediate stop work order. Send your message now Dogwood Swag Lookin' socks-y Is today the day you up your sock game? Shop now! Your support makes climate justice possible If you like what we do and are able to support us, become a monthly donor today!
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