This week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave the green light for a 1,178-kilometre stretch of pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat. Despite the Enbridge Northern Gateway project facing stark opposition from environmentalists, First Nation groups and anyone who's lived near an oil spill, its approval means the $7.9 billion export artery would bring 525,000 barrels of oil per day to B.C.'s northern coast and will fill refineries abroad. It promises to create jobs, but is it really worth the risk? Tell us what you think at nsnews.com.
-Stefania Seccia
Daniel Martinson North Vancouver "People are against it unless they're in a position to make money off it."
Alexandra Weir North Vancouver "I don't think we need to disturb the wildlife."
Chris May North Vancouver "It would give me a job, but I don't like it in B.C."
Asia Redmond North Vancouver "It's really risky."
Ameya Arodekar Mumbai "It's a win-win if they balance it with the environment."
