Haisla First Nation wants Ottawa to delay a decision on the Northern Gateway pipeline

The Haisla First Nation wants Ottawa to delay a decision on the Northern Gateway
pipeline because a quick approval “would be illegal,” without meaningful
consultation with Aboriginal groups. A decision on Gateway is expected by July,
following a report last year that found projected economic benefits from the
project outweighed environmental risks. Environmental groups and First Nations
— including the Haisla — have challenged that decision in federal court on
grounds the report ignores the adverse effects of oil sands development. The
federal government now wishes input from First Nations about the potential
impact of the pipeline which would connect Alberta’s oil sands with Asian
markets.