David Suzuki isn’t surprised the federal government approved the contentious Northern Gateway pipeline Tuesday, but he is surprised Prime Minister Stephen Harper didn’t have the “courage” to announce the decision to Canadians.
Suzuki described the approval as “totally expected,” yet expressed dismay at the Prime Minister’s absence.
“Harper indicated before the joint review panel even started its sessions he wanted that pipeline through,” Suzuki told DeSmog Canada. “What surprises me is he didn’t even have the courage to present his approval and defend it.”
“This is such a craven thing, for the Prime Minister of the country to push through (Read more…)