Quesnel: Trans Mountain Expansion must be completed as Indigenous communities benefit
Killing the project would be devastating for many Indigenous communities along the corridor
Indigenous Opportunities
$15 billion
Oil sands producers have over $15 billion with Indigenous-owned businesses since 2012, including a record $2.4 billion in 2019
Source: BMO Capital Markets, CAPP
Support For Natural Gas
40/41 communities
40 out of 41 First Nations who are involved in the natural gas industry in BC are in favour of development
Source: CEC Research
Community Investment
$80 million/year
Oil sands producers spent more than $80 million/year on average in support of community programs since 2012
Source: BMO Capital Markets
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Quesnel: Coastal GasLink attack an assault on the Indigenous communities who will be project owners
Eco-fundamentalists believe they are standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities, even as they attack the foundations of their livelihood
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'I hope they are charged with attempted murder'
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