To (site) C or not to (site) C ... that is the question (sorry Shakespeare)I It seems some people, when called to justify their action, and or statements, become master of the duck, dive, and weave method of politics. On Wednesday Keith Baldrey posted this note on Twitter, “NDP denounces deal struck between BC Hydro-Building Trades Union to build Site C dam. #bcpoli ”. This was picked up by Emile Scheffel who referenced Baldreys post and made his own comment stating, “ Today's #BCNDP : opposed to 10,000 family-supporting jobs for union, non-union, and Aboriginal workers. https://twitter.com/keithbaldrey/status/603677885522640896 … #bcpoli ” Both comments are fair and accurate, given that anyone can go online and check the facts for themselves. For example: Construction of Site C will create approximately10,000 person-years of direct employment during construction, and approximately 33,000 total person-years of employ...
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