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No Tankers News Roundup

A link roundup of the latest news about proposals to bring more oil pipelines
and supertankers to British Columbia's coast.

Emma Gilchrist: Communications Director; emma@dogwoodinitiative.org; Phone: 250.370.9930 ext. 31; Cell: 250.661.7277; [vCard ]
Eric Swanson: No Tankers Director; eric@dogwoodinitiative.org; Phone: 250.370.9930 ext 27; Cell: 250.858.9990; [vCard ]
Will Horter: Executive Director; whorter@dogwoodinitiative.org; Phone: 250.370.9930 ext. 23; Cell: 250.418.1672; [vCard ]

Dogwood Initiative reacts to Keystone XL decision Jan 18, 2012: U.S. President Barack Obama’s announced today that he is rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline as proposed. Emma Gilchrist, Communications Director for Dogwood Initiative, said the following in relation to Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline and oil tanker proposal.
Dogwood Initiative reacts to Harper's "foreign money" comments Jan 09, 2012: Emma Gilchrist, Communications Director, for the Dogwood Initiative made the following comments in response to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Natural Resource Minister Joe Oliver’s remarks about “foreign money” influencing Enbridge Northern Gateway public hearings.
British Columbians Worried about Foreign Investment in Canadian Resources, Not Philanthropic Support for Environmental Groups Jan 09, 2012: A poll released today by BC environmental groups shows that almost 75 percent of British Columbians are worried about foreign investment in Canadian natural resources. The poll results show that only a small minority of British Columbians (15%) are concerned about charitable funding provided by US philanthropic foundations to Canadian environmental groups.

Premier Clark says B.C.'s coast belongs to Alberta (and all of Canada), not just B.C. Dec 19, 2011 Vancouver Observer: B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the West Coast "doesn't just belong to British Columbia," but some British Columbians disagree
Harper delusional if he thinks Northern Gateway's an option Nov 22, 2011: To suggest Northern Gateway is a realistic option is not only delusional — it is insulting to the thousands of people who stand to be affected and it makes British Columbians look like nothing more than pawns in a global power game.
Oil analyst: Enbridge faces uphill battle Nov 03, 2011 Globe & Mail: Video