Even though the government knew there was no chance of resolution with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, they had to make the effort
Lost somewhat perhaps, with news of the Court of Appeal Ruling on the Trans Mountain Pipeline, was news regarding the Wiggus Table that had been held over a period of seven days. The Wiggus table, with the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, was related to the stalled Coastal GasLink Project -- an attempt to get the pipeline project back on track. Yesterday (February 4 th ) Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, commented: “ We and the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs made a committed effort to find a peaceful resolution to the situation. It was very clear from our discussions that all of us came together in good faith to try to find a way forward together” . He went on to say, “ While we were not successful in finding a resolution to the current situation, we continue to remain open to dialogue with the Wet’suwet’en leadership on this issue ”. I have to believe I am not the only one wondering this, so my question is, ‘ Did anyone re...