30 May 2017 (LEKWUNGEN TERRITORY/VICTORIA) — This morning, a Greenpeace activist climbed a flagpole at the B.C. Legislature to deliver a celebratory message. The activist unfurled a banner reading, “People Power 1, Kinder Morgan 0. Change is coming” which is now flying underneath the B.C. provincial flag.
Playing the music of Gary Wright’s 1975 pop hit “Dream Weaver” and R.E.M.’s 1988 alt-rock jam “Orange Crush” from the ground below, Greenpeace is sending the parties a playful yet hopeful message.
“This new agreement gives the B.C. Greens and N.D.P. a fresh chance to make the right decision on Kinder Morgan. Riding this wave of people-powered change, these two parties can take a historic stand and defeat this pipeline in defense of Indigenous rights, clean water and a liveable climate,” said Jessica Wilson, Head of the Oil Campaign at Greenpeace Canada.
Activist Laura Yates began her ascent of the flagpole just before 9 AM PT morning this morning and raised the banner.
“This pipeline is more than a policy issue. It’s an issue close to people’s hearts and an important part of why we voted for change this election. The Greens and the NDP have the power to make our dream of a coast free of pipeline and tanker threats come true,” said Yates.
Yesterday, B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver announced that his party will support the B.C. NDP to form a minority government. Together, the two parties will hold 44 combined seats while the Liberals retain 43. Weaver called the issue of Kinder Morgan “critical” to his party, and hinted that more details will be revealed in an announcement to be made later today.
Kinder Morgan Canada’s IPO to raise the money to build the TransMountain pipeline began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) this morning, with share prices falling below the company’s hoped-for range.
“Pipeline investors would be good to think twice,” added Wilson. “The majority of B.C. voters cast ballots for parties who support communities and the environment, not dirty pipelines. With yesterday’s agreement, B.C. may finally have a government that puts people before pipelines. That’s bad news for Kinder Morgan, but great news for B.C.”
Opposition to TransMountain is widespread across B.C. More than 120 First Nations and Tribes across Canada and the U.S. stand opposed to tar sands expansion. This past weekend, hundreds of people participated in the Walk 4 Salish Sea, a 75-km walk opposing the pipeline. Four people were arrested yesterday after occupying the gates of Kinder Morgan’s Westridge Marine Terminal for almost 24 hours.
Playing the music of Gary Wright’s 1975 pop hit “Dream Weaver” and R.E.M.’s 1988 alt-rock jam “Orange Crush” from the ground below, Greenpeace is sending the parties a playful yet hopeful message.
“This new agreement gives the B.C. Greens and N.D.P. a fresh chance to make the right decision on Kinder Morgan. Riding this wave of people-powered change, these two parties can take a historic stand and defeat this pipeline in defense of Indigenous rights, clean water and a liveable climate,” said Jessica Wilson, Head of the Oil Campaign at Greenpeace Canada.
Activist Laura Yates began her ascent of the flagpole just before 9 AM PT morning this morning and raised the banner.
“This pipeline is more than a policy issue. It’s an issue close to people’s hearts and an important part of why we voted for change this election. The Greens and the NDP have the power to make our dream of a coast free of pipeline and tanker threats come true,” said Yates.
Yesterday, B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver announced that his party will support the B.C. NDP to form a minority government. Together, the two parties will hold 44 combined seats while the Liberals retain 43. Weaver called the issue of Kinder Morgan “critical” to his party, and hinted that more details will be revealed in an announcement to be made later today.
Kinder Morgan Canada’s IPO to raise the money to build the TransMountain pipeline began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) this morning, with share prices falling below the company’s hoped-for range.
“Pipeline investors would be good to think twice,” added Wilson. “The majority of B.C. voters cast ballots for parties who support communities and the environment, not dirty pipelines. With yesterday’s agreement, B.C. may finally have a government that puts people before pipelines. That’s bad news for Kinder Morgan, but great news for B.C.”
Opposition to TransMountain is widespread across B.C. More than 120 First Nations and Tribes across Canada and the U.S. stand opposed to tar sands expansion. This past weekend, hundreds of people participated in the Walk 4 Salish Sea, a 75-km walk opposing the pipeline. Four people were arrested yesterday after occupying the gates of Kinder Morgan’s Westridge Marine Terminal for almost 24 hours.
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Contact:
On site: Jessica Wilson, Head of the Oil Campaign, Greenpeace Canada, 778-874-5417
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