The debate over the Kinder Morgan project has erupted once again.
Last week’s announcement by the B.C. NDP government of plans to further review the oil spill risks of the Trans Mountain pipeline have – predictably – not gone over well with our provincial neighbour.
But this time, oil isn’t the only liquid at stake between B.C. and Alberta. In fact, the Alberta government announced on Tuesday that it will boycott all imports of B.C. wines.
Talks about Alberta buying B.C. electricity have also been suspended.
Horgan Responds
In a conference call on February 7, B.C. Premier John Horgan said he won’t be retaliating.
“I’ve spoken with the prime minister and the premier of Alberta. I’ve made it clear to both of them that the interests of British Columbians are my priority, nor will I be distracted by the events happening in other jurisdictions,” Horgan said.
But Notley’s attempts to get under the skin of BC’s premier don’t appear to be ending anytime soon. On Wednesday, she spent over an hour tweeting messages of support she’d received from British Columbians. The majority came from Vancouver Island.
Do these tweets from a select few Vancouver Islanders represent what you feel? Let us know in the comment section.
Tweets:
From the inbox: "I am considering moving to a province that is considerate of its neighbours & the country that it is a part of. I find it appalling that I pay taxes to fight federally approved projects and to feud with provincial neighbours. – John, Victoria, BC #abpoli #bcpoli
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the inbox: "As a BC voter I am strongly opposed to the proposed ban on oil from Alberta being allowed to get to market." – Jean, Victoria BC #abpoli #bcpoli #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the Inbox: "Please know you have much support in BC, even on Vancouver Island," – John, Victoria BC #bcpoli #abpoli
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the inbox: "I want to let you know that I am in full support of your efforts to have oil and other energy products from Alberta moved by pipeline through British Columbia out to the west coast," – Les, Courtenay BC #bcpoli #abpoli
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the inbox: "You have friends here regarding the export of oil and gas," – James, Victoria BC #abpoli #bcpoli #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the Inbox: "I live on the BC coast. However myself and my wife stand with your actions to defend jobs and prosperity. We Canadians need theses pipelines and please know, any actions your government takes will have support in BC," – John, Campbell River BC #abpoli #bcpoli
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the Inbox: "Our family is for the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. Many of our friends are for this pipeline. 5000 people here in Nanaimo rely on Fort McMurray for their work," – John and family, Nanaimo BC #abpoli #bcpoli #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the Inbox: "As a resident of British Columbia, I would like to apologize for the behavior of our government. I – as well as many others here – are on your side," – Rainer, Comox BC #abpoli #bcpoli #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
From the Inbox: "I want to take a moment to thank and encourage you to keep standing up for the economies of BC, Alberta and Canada. Thank you very much, and keep fighting. We are rooting for you!" – Josh, Nanaimo BC #abpoli #bcpoli #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) February 7, 2018
