Dear Editor:
The Jan. 24 issue of the North Shore News reported that representatives of the municipality of West Vancouver told the National Energy Board that West Vancouver was opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.
I am a resident of West Vancouver and have lived in West Vancouver since 1997. I am unaware of any effort by the municipality of West Vancouver to solicit the views of its residents regarding the Trans Mountain Pipeline.
Further, the opposition expressed by the representatives of West Vancouver does not reflect my view or the view, I suspect, of many of my friends and neighbours. The expansion of the pipeline provides significant economic benefits and needs to proceed as the benefits substantially outweigh the risks. I have faith that the regulatory authorities can structure a permit for the expansion that is economically attractive and protects the environment.
Dan Potts
West Vancouver
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