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The Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline is a 670-kilometre-long (420 mi) natural gas pipeline designed to carry natural gas from mines in north-eastern British Columbia to a liquefaction plant at the port of Kitimat. The project is intended to supply natural gas to several Asian energy companies, who are partners in the project.
In 2019 and 2020, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) entered the blocked area and cleared road access for construction using the threat of lethal force, [4] arresting several of the protesters. The 2020 arrests sparked widespread protests across Canada in solidarity with the original protests. Protests targeted government offices, ports ...
Mohawk protesters at the Tyendinaga blockade on February 10; February 8 – Solidarity protests take place in Toronto [20] and Ottawa. [21] February 8 - A blockade of the Exo Candiac line south of Montreal in Kahnawake begins. [17] [22] February 9-10 - Individuals set fire to a rail junction box in Hamilton, ON and Guelph, ON. [23]
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Photos of the pipeline protests Last week, protesters and law enforcement clashed as police swept demonstrators from a separate camp on private property and more than 140 protesters were arrested.
In January 2019, the RCMP entered the territory to enforce the court injunction and allow workers from the Coastal GasLink pipeline project temporary access to the area. [17] The RCMP arrested 14 people on January 8 at the checkpoint. [7] [17] [18] The pipeline workers completed their pre-construction work. Afterwards, the blockades were rebuilt.
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Coastal GasLink pipeline. 2020 Candainan pipeline and railway protests; Corrib gas controversy; Dakota Access Pipeline protests; Grassy Mountain Coal Project; Hambach Forest; Karachaganak Field; Keystone pipeline; Lago Agrio oil field; 2012–2014 Romanian protests against shale gas; Environmental issues in the Niger Delta. Movement for the ...