Gathering limits make a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister

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May 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Gathering limits make a ‘great time to be building a pipeline:’ Alberta minister

Alberta’s energy minister says it’s a good time to build a pipeline because public health restrictions limit protests against them.

Sonya Savage made the comment Friday in a podcast hosted by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors.

Asked about the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline, she said "now is a great time to be building a pipeline" because COVID−19 rules restrict large gatherings.

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While the interviewer laughs, Savage does not.

Savage’s spokesman says in an email that the minister respects the right to lawful protest.

Kavi Bal adds that the current restrictions on public gatherings benefit no one, including pipeline proponents.

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