By James Peters

MP McLeod travels length of Trans Mountain pipeline, highlights “opportunities” of expansion

Jan 15, 2019 | 5:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — The MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo is travelling the length of the Trans Mountain pipeline on a quest to highlight the opportunities presented by the proposed twinning project.

McLeod began Monday at the origin point for the pipeline in Alberta, eventually making her way to Jasper National Park.

“What I’m trying to highlight, unashamedly, is what the opportunities are, what the advantages are and actually travel the pipeline, talk to people and hear their stories,” said McLeod.

She says she visited a farm property whose owners have a deal in place for the twinning project, and saw a nearby yard where huge amounts of pipe are waiting to be assembled.

McLeod says the pipeline was twinned through Jasper National Park in 2007, and former owners Kinder Morgan transformed the right-of-way into a benefit for park users.

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“They used the right-of-way of the pipeline to create a beautiful cross-country trail through the woods,” said McLeod.

The federal government is redoing its consultation with Indigenous communities after a ruling from the Federal Court of Appeal.

McLeod says she is concerned about the future of the multi-billion dollar project.

“Ultimately, of course I want to remain optimistic that it’s going to get a go-ahead. It’s really important from my perspective,” said McLeod. “The stories in Alberta in terms of the people who are suffering are really heart-wrenching. For Alberta, it’s important, but really it’s important for all Canadians.”