Editor:
I support the Woodfibre LNG project because it :
• Provides a vehicle for comprehensive site cleanup of the old pulp mill site, benefitting the terrestrial and marine environments of Howe Sound.
• Provides short and long term well-paying jobs for locals, enormous spin offs for local communities and suppliers, additional tax revenues, etc.
• Enables Canada to significantly influence global GHG emissions by providing an alternative to coal for energy in Asia Pacific.
• Has the conditional support of the Squamish Nation and provides a mechanism to modify plans in response to First Nations (and other) concerns.
• Has demonstrated that it will exceed the strict regulatory frameworks for safety both on the water and on the land.
• Is a natural location for deep water shipping, a gas line already runs by it, and it is isolated from Squamish by about 7 kms.
• Fits with existing shipping lanes and controls.
• Is in the best interest of Canada’s national energy and export strategies.
• Provides for environmentally sensitive infrastructure development in Howe Sound.
• Will be required to conform to a comprehensive system of regulatory conditions, approvals, permit conditions, acts, reviews, monitoring, etc.
Paul Tingley, Gibsons
