Link here to the Edmonton Journal;
The president of the Northern Gateway pipeline says it's unlikely the
project will start up in 2018 as the company seeks to win over B.C.
First Nations groups, many of which remain adamantly opposed to the
$7.9-billion project.
"We have stated that the earliest in-service
date was 2018. That's quickly evaporating because we need to have this
time to meet with people," John Carruthers told a Calgary business
audience on Thursday.
"I'm not as fussed on what that date is. I'm
more fussed on can we have the support we need to go ahead, so it's
positive for all people of Canada, including Aboriginal people?"
"That's going to take time and it's going to take the time it takes."
So
far, 26 First Nations groups along the route have signed agreements
with Enbridge to take a share of a 10 per cent equity stake in the
pipeline that the company had offered. Enbridge is now in talks with
other groups about other ways to participate in the project, such as
employment and procurement contracts.
I think everyone knows what is meant "by talking to everyone."
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