Everyone knows about the lawsuit in which 5 protesters got sued by Kinder Morgan for their “5.6 million lawsuit participation in the Burnaby Mountain protest.” But even though the lawsuit was dropped, what is more concerning is for activists, and people who advocate for Green economy and also green businesses, is that the Government introduced Bill C-639, in which by the criminal code "obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation” of any critical infrastructure”. This means that any protest that happens on any oil companies ground or property. A protester or activist who gets charged with this new section of the criminal code can get jail time or also a fine. This is a very alarming signal from the Government because a Conservative government is introducing new bill c-639 when pipeline protest for Kinder Morgan and Keystone are happening. Not only is it affecting the people who want speak their mind, but it is also depressing for people who support the Green economy and green entrepreneurs. The government needs to take a good glance at green jobs and the green economy, and the many industries within it.
1. http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/05/conservative-mps-private-members-bill-could-be-used-against-pipeline-protesters-critics-say/
2.http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/letters/Kinder+Morgan+SLAPP+suit+pipeline+protester+hurts/10742784/story.html
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