Emergency response readiness to protect land and waterways in the event of pipeline spills a key issue highlighted by the National Energy Board's National Engagement Tour Report released today.
Before leaving office, Stephen Harper doled out an unprecedented number of patronage positions. Among other things, they may hamper the renewal of the National Energy Board.
If the NEB review of Trans Mountain continues as it has under the Harper government, it will undermine the credibility of the Liberals' election promises, economist Robyn Allan writes.
"We’re arguing that CSIS and the RCMP broke the law by gathering intelligence about the democratic activities of Canadians in relation to Enbridge Northern Gateway protests."