Interview with Mayor Derek Corrigan- Kinder Morgan Pipeline

Thank you to the BROKE group for inviting us to the Rally against Kinder Morgan event on September 13th, 2014. This event was a great launching pad for residents, activists, and political leaders who all opposing 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.

Derek Corrigan is the Mayor of Burnaby!

1) Why are you here today?
Derek Corrigan: I’m here to support the BROKE anti-pipeline rally. Want to be sure that we all support them and explain our position. Also, we want to show the obstacles that are faced by politicians because of this ongoing dilemma

2) What few words would you give to Burnaby residents regarding the pipeline?
Derek Corrigan: This simply isn’t just an issue as a pipeline. There are problems with the holding capacity of tank farms. If a fire occurs, it will spread to all of Burnaby Mountain, and nothing can stop it. We would have to let it burn out. Also, tankers in inlet could cause extreme devastation, and it will be only a matter of time before it happens.

3) What do you think of Renewable Energy?
Derek Corrigan: It seems intentional, or even a conspiracy by companies to prevent renewable energy. There are lots of options. Not getting interest by the major companies. Renewable energy is viable now, but nobody will care until the oil runs out. We need to be concerned now!

Thanks to Mayor Corrigan for taking part in this interview!