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Joint Review Panel

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.
Erin FleggMar 6th, 2014
Salish Sea Winter Gathering

Kinder Morgan's letter to potential NEB hearing intervenors called "undemocratic", even "disgusting"

Some experts fear the 15-page letter will intimidate people unfamiliar with the process into withdrawing their applications.
Erin FleggFeb 27th, 2014

Lawsuits and massive civil disobedience to come, Enbridge pipeline opponents warn

Environmental groups say choices now include legal avenues, political campaigns and direct action.
Erin FleggDec 20th, 2013

Yinka Dene Alliance leader looks to legal challenge to block proposed Enbridge pipeline

Jenny UechiDec 19th, 2013

NEB Northern Gateway decision being handed down Thursday – in Calgary

National Energy Board Joint Review Panel on Enbridge Northern Gateway Project decision to be handed down Thursday in Calgary.
Mike ChisholmDec 17th, 2013

Harper government's extensive spying on anti-oilsands groups revealed in FOIs

Independent federal agency, National Energy Board, directly coordinated effort between CSIS, the RCMP and private oil companies.
Matthew MillarNov 18th, 2013

Three years after Kalamazoo spill, Enbridge to BC: "You can trust us." Can we?

Three years after the Enbridge, Inc. oil spill into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, due to "pervasive organizational failures", can BC trust the company?
Brenda GouglasJul 22nd, 2013

Inside Stephen Harper's political theatre

At the Joint Review Panel hearings on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil sands pipeline, everyone was on script.
Warren BellFeb 11th, 2013
Brian Joe

Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel hearings in Vancouver: speakers urge shift away from oil

To avoid repeating the statements of those who came before them, many speakers cut to the chase: No pipelines.
Erin FleggJan 16th, 2013

What people said at the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel hearings in Vancouver

Enbridge Joint Review Panel once again heard from Vancouver intervenors today who spoke eloquently and passionately, some in tears, others fuming with anger.
Linda Solomon Wood and Jenny UechiJan 15th, 2013