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NEB to launch public consultation on transparency of emergency management plans

National Energy Board Chair Peter Watson has called the review process for oil spill preparedness plans tabled by the energy industry "too conservative" and announced a new commitment to public...
Enbridge racks up $264,000 in National Energy Board penalties this month

Enbridge racks up $264,000 in National Energy Board penalties this month

CALGARY — The National Energy Board has slapped pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) with $264,000 in penalties this month. Two penalties — each worth $100,000 — relate to work on its Line 3...
City submits nearly 600 questions to Kinder Morgan as deadline approaches

City submits nearly 600 questions to Kinder Morgan as deadline approaches

“If there is any hope of the NEB making a decision that truly reflects the public interest of Canadians then all the facts must be on the table,” says Deputy City Manager.
Burnaby Board of Trade releases in-depth pipeline review

Burnaby Board of Trade releases in-depth pipeline review

“We wanted to make sure we took into consideration all the factors that might determine whether the project is ultimately of net benefit to Burnaby,” BBOT President & CEO.

National Energy Board panel’s assurances to Tsawout First Nation ring false

Tsawout Chief Underwood welcomed the NEB panel and elders of his First Nation to the final day of intervener hearings on the Trans Mountain pipeline

First Nations: NEB Kinder Morgan process unconstitutional

Squamish Chief Ian Campbell detailed First Nations objections to the NEB's hearings on the Trans Mountain pipeline

National Energy Board hears First Nations testimony on Kinder Morgan pipeline

National Energy Board concludes 21 days of oral history testimony on the Trans Mountain pipeline, while Squamish Chief Ian Campbell says Crown has failed in constitutional duties.
Why engaging in civil disobedience (again) was my obligation as a scientist, par

Protesting on Burnaby Mountain was my obligation as a scientist, parent and Canadian citizen

As a parent, ecologist, and human being…I can no longer tolerate inaction on climate change by the federal government.

Tsleil-Waututh to take legal action to block Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion

"We are not people who fight. But we will do whatever we can to protect these lands and waters.”

Line 9 approval "incredibly dangerous" failure by government, environmental groups say

Environmental groups say decision is invalid because NEB has failed in its mandate to protect the public interest.