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BREAKING: A growing number of voices — including First Nations, economists, and environmental organizations — are calling out the Canadian federal government for hiding the true cost of the #TransMountainPipeline. Watch the press conference now 👇#cdnpoli stand.earth/latest/Canada-…

“We’re urging federal parties to demand official discussion around the financial reality of the #TransMountainPipeline. Upward of $9B — or more — would go a long way to supporting oil & gas workers in Alberta and helping build a clean economy.” -Alexandra Woodsworth @dogwoodbc

@dogwoodbc “The #TransMountainPipeline is a massive multi-billion dollar subsidy & Canadians have the right to know how much the price has increased. Canadians were told this would be a profit-generating investment. Instead, it’s operating at a consistent loss." -Eugene Kung @WCELaw

@dogwoodbc @WCELaw “We need a complete accounting of the #TransMountainPipeline so we can have a full discussion around the billions of public dollars spent on oil infrastructure during a time when indigenous communities lack safe drinking water." -Kukpi7 (Chief) Judy Wilson @UBCIC

@dogwoodbc @WCELaw @UBCIC #TransMountainPipeline CEO said earlier this year that once construction started, the company would publicly release updated construction costs. According to the federal government, as of mid summer, construction was underway, but no updated costs have been forthcoming. #cdnpoli

@dogwoodbc @WCELaw @UBCIC Groups including @dogwoodbc @standearth @SumOfUs @wildernews have launched a petition calling on Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau & Finance Minister @Bill_Morneau
to publish an updated cost for the #TransMountainPipeline. Sign & share! 👇 #cdnpoli dogwoodbc.ca/petitions/come…