If you work in Canada’s oil and gas sector – or in fact any natural resource sector - you probably don’t have the media access of some of the biggest critics of your activities. Here I’m thinking of people like Leo DiCaprio, Neil Young or Jane Fonda. That’s no news flash; we know it’s just the way it’s been with celebrities who wander into discussions they don’t know much about. Sector employees and contractors, as well as indirect providers of goods and services across the country, are … [Read more...]
Column: Burnaby Mayor is holding up Trans Mountain and here’s what you can do
If you thought the Kinder Morgan TransMountain expansion was approved and good to go, it turns out you were only half right. Oh sure, the Federal government is on-side, and so is National Energy Board. So, too, are all First Nations along the route. As large infrastructure projects go, TransMountain’s approval is especially strong. Why is it not yet proceeding? Who’s holding it up? It turns out the delay is coming from a local mayor in the BC city of Burnaby, and his friends in the … [Read more...]
Canada Action seeks volunteers to help promote Canada’s energy industry
Canada Action invites you to join us at our Canada Action Volunteer coordination kick-off event! Join the positive discussion surrounding Canadian resource development in the interest of improving the lives of all Canadians. It will take place on November 2nd, at Fort Calgary, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. You can expect to have interactive stations, speakers, and networking opportunities. Please RSVP to info@canadaaction.ca. Or alternatively, RSVP through our meetup group. … [Read more...]
Canada Action founder Cody Battershill debates protestor on radio
Before we can successfully cool down the contentious oil and gas debate and foster a more balanced energy conversation in Canada, from time to time we’re going to have to stand up to misinformation and fear-mongering. So when Rob Breakenridge recently invited me and Wilderness Committee oil and gas campaigner Peter McCartney onto Rob’s popular AM770 radio program to discuss Canada’s energy future, I was happy to accept. I’m providing you with a link so that you can listen to the 18-minute … [Read more...]
5 ways forward in support of Keystone XL
It’s been tough being 350.org lately. With the recent signing of a permit by President Donald Trump giving federal authorization for the construction of Keystone XL, the US activist group with a number for a name is looking for a re-set. It recently published its “#No KXL Strategy Session: 5 Ways Forward to Stop Keystone XL Pipeline.” So, inspired by the false statements of these pawns of the US foundation industry, and committed to correcting the facts wherever I can, I offer you our … [Read more...]
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream should steer clear of Keystone XL
I love ice cream. Who doesn’t? There’s something indescribably and intrinsically good about ice cream. Simple and delicious. If there’s anything that should be safe from the hypocritical bluster of pop culture’s anti-oil and gas crusade, it should be ice cream. Right? Let carbon-burning Hollywood celebrities and special interest groups fight that battle. Every time they do, we get to talk about how great the Canadian oil and gas industry is. But ice cream fits way better packed tightly … [Read more...]
There’s Still Time For Jane Fonda To Change Her Views On Alberta Oil
One thing stands out when reading about Jane Fonda, who visited the Fort McMurray region this week. She seems, sometimes at least, to learn from her mistakes. Let's face it; in the world of superficial Hollywood activism populated by the likes of Leo DiCaprio and Daryl Hannah, self-awareness seems to shut down as soon as the director yells "cut." Off-camera, activist movie stars tend not to express much interest in new information. For Leo and Daryl, you get the sense they know everything … [Read more...]
Take Action: What you need to know about the oilsands and GHG emissions
Let's cut through the hype and examine the science and facts around the oil sands and greenhouse gas emissions. Help us by joining our movement on Facebook and asking all of our politicians from every political party to become strong, proud advocates for our resources. On a global level, Alberta produces transparent and progressive oil when it comes to worker safety, human rights, environmental protection and GHG emissions. Protesting pipelines in Canada is a net negative for the global … [Read more...]
10 reasons why the world needs access to Canadian oil
Canada has a "one-buyer" problem with the oil and gas it produces and sells abroad. Because there is a lack of pipeline infrastructure carrying oil to market, and since the United States purchases over 90% of Canadian energy exports, millions of dollars every day are being left on the table that Canadian energy companies, governments and citizens don't benefit from. There is a clear and pressing reason for why Canada needs to diversify its energy markets. And there are also other reasons as to … [Read more...]
15 Overlooked Facts About Energy East
TransCanada's Energy East pipeline project would deliver oil from Western Canada and North Western United States to Eastern Canada. The length would be 4,600 km's with approximately 70 percent consisting of pre-existing pipeline that would be converted from natural gas to crude oil. The project would have a total capacity of 1.1 million barrels of crude oil per day. The following are 15 facts about Energy East that are often overlooked by those opposed to the project: Paid protest groups … [Read more...]
