In
a news release Friday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the process
will tap potential Indigenous groups interested in participating
economically on the project. He also announced that Linda Coady, former
chief sustainability officer for Enbridge, will will chair an advisory
committee of experts.
a news release Friday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the process
will tap potential Indigenous groups interested in participating
economically on the project. He also announced that Linda Coady, former
chief sustainability officer for Enbridge, will will chair an advisory
committee of experts.
“The
Trans Mountain Expansion Project presents a real economic opportunity
for Canadians and for Indigenous communities,” Morneau said in a
statement.
“With the approval of the project, we can begin
discussions with the many communities that may be interested in becoming
partners in getting Canada’s natural resources to market. Our
government looks forward to moving the project forward in a way that
reflects our commitment to reconciliation.”