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House Hansard - 231

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 6, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 231 - Oct/6/23
Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)
  • Oct/6/23 12:11:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation is still waiting to find out from the Canada Energy Regulator the reasons it gave in to the TMX pipeline and approved a new route that violates a key commitment to enter the territory of the first nation. Without reasons, the first nation cannot pursue its court remedy. One thing they do not have to wait for is construction to begin through the most sacred areas of their territory, known as the Pípsell. The Pípsell area is essentially for that community what the Garden of Eden is for people in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Will the government instruct the Crown corporation to stop destruction of the Pípsell at least until reasons are provided and legal remedies can be pursued?
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