PIPE UP Network Did you know that there is a tar sands pipeline already operating in BC?

SMITHERS, BC – Receiving a portion of the revenue from tar sands oil pipelines proposed for British Columbia would not come close to covering the costs to British Columbia residents, a report released by ForestEthics Advocacy reveals.

This week at the federal review hearings, Enbridge has been promising “world class oil spill response plans.” BC Environment Minister Terry Lake claimed on CBC that Northern Gateway has said its spill response plan “would be above and beyond what is regulated” in Canada.

“But these are all voluntary commitments by Northern Gateway with no liability or substance behind these promises,” said ForestEthics Advocacy senior energy campaigner Nikki Skuce. “Once again, Enbridge is asking British Columbians to risk all and trust them to protect our coast.”

Read more: http://www.forestethics.org/news/report-reveals-costs-too-great-risk-pipelines-through-bc