TransCanada Corporation’s proposed Energy East pipeline will carry crude oil 400 kilometers across Manitoba. A public review of the proposal is just beginning. The Wilderness Committee, the Manitoba Eco-Network, Climate Change Connection, along with The University of Winnipeg, are hosting a public forum and panel discussion to learn about this significant proposal.
What are the benefits of this proposal? What needs to be done to approve and then complete this project? What are the risks to Manitobans?
WHEN: Monday, February 23, 2015
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WHERE: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
3RD floor, Centennial Hall
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
Panelists include:
Wab Kinew, Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Affairs, University of Winnipeg
Dennis LeNeveu, Retired Biophysicist, Pipeline Specialist
James Magnus-Johnston, Instructor in Political Studies and Economics, Canadian Mennonite University
Ian Mauro,Associate Professor in Department of Geography, University of Winnipeg
The event will be moderated by Mary Agnes Welch, Public Policy Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press
This is a free event. Everyone welcome.
EVENT CONTACTS:
Eric Reder, Manitoba Campaign Director, the Wilderness Committee: (204) 997-8584
Curt Belton, Executive Director, the Manitoba Eco-Network: (204) 805-0792
Curt Hull, Program Manager, Climate Change Connection: (204) 803-5436
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Diane Poulin, Senior Communications Specialist, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
