Did Canada buy an oil pipeline in fear of being sued by China?
Why is Justin Trudeau buying a pipeline?
Canada’s government announced yesterday it was planning to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5bn. This pipeline – which transports oil from Alberta’s tar sands to the western coast of British Columbia – is at the centre of a bitter political war that shows no signs of abating.
Standing in opposition are the government of British Columbia, the environmental movement, coastal communities and many thousands of indigenous groups. Collectively, they’re alarmed about the possibilities of oil spills.
Pressing for the pipeline is the oil industry and the governments of Canada and Alberta – whose premier, Rachel Notley, crowed after the decision: “Pick up those tools, folks, we have a pipeline to build.”

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