This is a big step in this project going ahead, but it's a long way from being. This $7.4 billion project is critical for Canada, but the big money opponents still have some legal tricks at their disposal.
http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/national-energy-board-rules-in-favour-of-trans-mountain-on-burnaby-bylaw-impasse
CALGARY — The National Energy Board has allowed Kinder Morgan Canada to bypass some bylaws in Burnaby, B.C. that stand in the way of its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
The decision released on Thursday was met with outrage with those opposed to the project calling it overreach, and welcomed by proponents who said it was for the good of the country.
"We are pleased with the decision we have received from the NEB today, as it reinforces our view this federally approved project is in the national interest," Kinder Morgan Canada said in a statement.
The company had filed notices with the NEB on Oct. 26, asking the regulator to step in on a constitutional basis because it felt permit delays in Burnaby were hindering a federally approved project.
In releasing its decision, the NEB said the company is not required to comply with two sections of the city's bylaws, allowing it to start work at its pipeline terminals subject to other permits or authorizations that may be required.
Quote from: "Herman"
http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/national-energy-board-rules-in-favour-of-trans-mountain-on-burnaby-bylaw-impasse
CALGARY — The National Energy Board has allowed Kinder Morgan Canada to bypass some bylaws in Burnaby, B.C. that stand in the way of its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
The decision released on Thursday was met with outrage with those opposed to the project calling it overreach, and welcomed by proponents who said it was for the good of the country.
"We are pleased with the decision we have received from the NEB today, as it reinforces our view this federally approved project is in the national interest," Kinder Morgan Canada said in a statement.
The company had filed notices with the NEB on Oct. 26, asking the regulator to step in on a constitutional basis because it felt permit delays in Burnaby were hindering a federally approved project.
In releasing its decision, the NEB said the company is not required to comply with two sections of the city's bylaws, allowing it to start work at its pipeline terminals subject to other permits or authorizations that may be required.
If this doesn't get built it sends the worst message possible to foreign investors.
Quote from: "Herman"
http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/national-energy-board-rules-in-favour-of-trans-mountain-on-burnaby-bylaw-impasse
CALGARY — The National Energy Board has allowed Kinder Morgan Canada to bypass some bylaws in Burnaby, B.C. that stand in the way of its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.
The decision released on Thursday was met with outrage with those opposed to the project calling it overreach, and welcomed by proponents who said it was for the good of the country.
"We are pleased with the decision we have received from the NEB today, as it reinforces our view this federally approved project is in the national interest," Kinder Morgan Canada said in a statement.
The company had filed notices with the NEB on Oct. 26, asking the regulator to step in on a constitutional basis because it felt permit delays in Burnaby were hindering a federally approved project.
In releasing its decision, the NEB said the company is not required to comply with two sections of the city's bylaws, allowing it to start work at its pipeline terminals subject to other permits or authorizations that may be required.
I saw this on Global Calgary last night..
I hope it gets built, but it's far from certain.