Interview with Prof. Stephen Collis- Kinder Morgan Pipeline

Thank you to the BROKE group for inviting us to the Rally against the Kinder Morgan Expansion on September 13th, 2014. This event was a great launching pad for residents, activists, and political leaders who all opposed the Kinder Morgan pipeline. During the event, we were pleased to have interviewed MP Kennedy Stewart of Burnaby-Douglas, Mayor of Burnaby Derek Corrigan and Professor Stephen Collis. We are really excited to meet these three people. Here are the interviews.

Stephen Collis is a professor of English at Simon Fraser University


1) Why are you here today?

Stephen Collis: I’m the organizer and MC of this event. I am actively concerned about the future, and know about the reality of climate change. The pipeline is a massive issue, and I want to bring awareness to as many people as I possibly can.

2) What few words would you give to Burnaby residents regarding the pipeline?
Stephen Collis: It’s a local threat. All pipelines spill at one point or another. This will impact our community on a massive scale. We need to all be concerned about the future. In the next 50-60 years, a lot can change, especially in a negative manner. It’s time that we think about the children, instead of leaving the problems for them, because negative and irreversible changes will happen

3) What do you think of Renewable Energy?
Stephen Collis: Renewable energy is definitely feasible. We have no other option but to focus on it right now

Special thanks to Stephen Collis for taking part in this interview, and we hope to continue to collaborate with BROKE and members of the Burnaby Community for the foreseeable future!