A few months ago, TransCanada suggested an idea to extend its existing Energy East pipeline to start from Hardisty, Alberta and extend the end to Saint John, New Brunswick. The pipeline is expected to transport about 1,100,000 oil barrels every day and then be exported from New Brunswick. Our group represented the Government of New Brunswick and we supported the pipeline so that it could boost our economy and also help increase the employment rate among young people and Aboriginals. We wanted the pipeline to be successful and to convince other stakeholders to support the pipeline. I think I performed well, but if I could do something differently I would change the way I answered questions after the presentation and increase my level of professionalism.
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All of the disadvantages outweigh the advantages in this case, and the only benefits they will have are economic ones and even then, there are many other ways to find economic opportunities. For example, TransCanada says it will benefit the economy of New Brunswick but the fishing industry is already endangered and a big source of income for many Eastern Canadians. If any oil spills were to happen there near or in the Bay of Fundy and St. Lawrence river, it could end the industry and prove to be a major economic downfall for Eastern Canada and there’s no guarantee that oil spills won’t happen. In July 2016, almost 250,000 litres of oil mixed with hydrocarbon was spilled from a pipeline by Husky Energy into the North Saskatchewan River near Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Any spills could be devastating to cities and their water resources, and greenhouse gas emissions would increase from burning and producing oil which will increase climate change effects and also endanger the lives of Inuit people by increasing the risks of avalanches and mass ice blocks melting.
Although this pipeline is beneficial to Canada’s economy, it can have horrible environmental and social effects and the most important part of our country is our people. As the Government of New Brunswick, it’s in our favor to support the pipeline due to obvious economic opportunities and for the benefit of the people. As a Canadian citizen and a person who cares about the environment, it’s better for this pipeline not to be built for so many reasons which involve our environment, our people, our animals, and even our resources. There’s no point in money if we’re ruining our only home, which is this
All of the disadvantages outweigh the advantages in this case, and the only benefits they will have are economic ones and even then, there are many other ways to find economic opportunities. For example, TransCanada says it will benefit the economy of New Brunswick but the fishing industry is already endangered and a big source of income for many Eastern Canadians. If any oil spills were to happen there near or in the Bay of Fundy and St. Lawrence river, it could end the industry and prove to be a major economic downfall for Eastern Canada and there’s no guarantee that oil spills won’t happen. In July 2016, almost 250,000 litres of oil mixed with hydrocarbon was spilled from a pipeline by Husky Energy into the North Saskatchewan River near Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Any spills could be devastating to cities and their water resources, and greenhouse gas emissions would increase from burning and producing oil which will increase climate change effects and also endanger the lives of Inuit people by increasing the risks of avalanches and mass ice blocks melting.
Although this pipeline is beneficial to Canada’s economy, it can have horrible environmental and social effects and the most important part of our country is our people. As the Government of New Brunswick, it’s in our favor to support the pipeline due to obvious economic opportunities and for the benefit of the people. As a Canadian citizen and a person who cares about the environment, it’s better for this pipeline not to be built for so many reasons which involve our environment, our people, our animals, and even our resources. There’s no point in money if we’re ruining our only home, which is this