Energy East talks with First Nations on right path: Fontaine – CTV

CALGARY — Engaging with aboriginal groups along the route of the proposed Energy East pipeline hasn’t been without its challenges, but the former chief of the Assembly of First Nations believes TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) is on the right track.

Phil Fontaine has been working with TransCanada on the community outreach aspect of Energy East, a $12-billion proposed pipeline that would ship Alberta crude to refineries and export terminals in Quebec and New Brunswick.

“I’ve really been impressed with the company’s commitment to full engagement with aboriginal communities. In my view, they get it,” Fontaine told reporters after a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

“The community outreach has been impressive. We’re involved in that of course in a big way and it’s not without it’s challenges, but I believe we’re on a good path.”

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