Northern Gateway pipeline decision could be delayed, says natural resources minister – Financial Post
NEW YORK — The Canadian government could possibly delay an imminent decision on whether to approve the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific coast, a minister said on Wednesday.
Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford said the Conservative government is considering an extensive report by the country’s energy regulator, the National Energy Board, for the proposed pipeline which is opposed by many environmentalists and aboriginal groups.
Obviously this is an extensive report with 209 conditions
“Obviously this is an extensive report with 209 conditions, and the government obviously has the clear option of taking that on its face, or other options that would or could include delays,” Rickford said in an interview on the sidelines of an energy conference in New York.
