The Yes to TMX campaign is an Alberta Government initiative. The TMX pipeline is supported by Canadians—including industry and First Nations—across the country
Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage in a media scrum |
Last Thursday (May 30th) Energy Minister Sonya Savage
announced the start of the Vancouver campaign, which tells British Columbians
how they, and all Canadians, will benefit from the project.
This follows the launch of the Ottawa “Yes to TMX” campaign the day
before.
“Alberta’s prosperity fuels Canada’s prosperity. Canadians –including
British Columbians – rely on the well-paying jobs and economic growth our
energy resources provide.
The people of BC say yes to TMX, and it is time their Premier did, too.
Supporting TMX is a vote for economic growth and national unity, and is a
critical milestone for Canada’s energy sectors”, stated Sonya
Savage, Minister of Energy
In asking a spokesperson
from the Ministry of Energy, about whether or not the Alberta government would
be working in a partnership with pro-resource / Trans Mountain Pipeline groups,
I was told:
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney |
“The Yes to TMX campaign is an Alberta Government initiative. The TMX
pipeline is supported by Canadians—including industry and First Nations—across
the country”.
This campaign launch comes on the heels of the unanimous decision by the
B.C. Court of Appeal on May 24, which denied the BC government’s attempt to
restrict or prohibit the flow of bitumen through the TMX pipeline. The federal
government is expected to deliver its decision regarding the future of the TMX
project on June 18.
Said Energy Minister Sonya Savage, “Gas prices in the Lower Mainland
are the highest in North America. Most of the product that fuels vehicles in
the Vancouver area is delivered via the Trans Mountain pipeline. By continuing
to obstruct its expansion, the Horgan government is making a bad situation
worse.”
Sample ad for the Yes to TMX campaign |
As to what role Alberta Premier Jason Kenney would play in this campaign,
against continued delays;
“Premier Kenney has been clear that his government’s priorities are to
stand up for Alberta, protect the value of energy exports, and get a fair deal
for Albertans”, a ministry spokesperson indicated.
They continued, “As part of this, he is committed to getting
pipelines built and has instructed the Minister of Energy to do what’s
necessary to increase our resource export capacity”.
The campaign in British Columbia will be active via digital display ads
in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Surrey and Vancouver, plus print, radio and social
media.
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