[All] Line 9 update

[Ginny Quinn]

LULU    you have my wish not only for 'good luck'   but a few prayers for
God to guide you in your speech and caring.   Hugs    to you  Ginny

 

From: all-bounces at gren.ca [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of
Louisette Lanteigne
Sent: May-23-12 11:44 PM
To: all at gren.ca
Subject: [All] Line 9 update

 

Hi folks

 

I arrived in London Ontario early so I went to a coffee shop. As I was
paying for my food, I put my binder down which contained my presentation, a
data key as well as my cell phone. I completed the transaction and brought
my food to the table then realized I forgot my binder. When I went back, it
was already gone. The folks at the store didn't have it. Customers came and
went before I realized it and someone may have stolen it. I had no paper, no
pen, no phone and no presentation but I went to the hearing anyways. 

 

As the hearing began, someone started yelling and the chant was repeated by
many of the audience members in the fashion of the occupy protests. Six
Nation's reps showed up speaking of how they were not consulted about this
pipeline. The crowd was very vocal and the meeting was adjourned but the
press was busy covering all of it. By the time they were done, oil
executives and the board were long gone, it was mainly just protesters and
non industry delegates left. I told the crowed that geologically speaking,
these folks have reason to be concern. They live downstream of the Grand
where the pipe crosses over and then I gave an impromptu description of the
Waterloo Moraine and why our area is a geologically risky place to ship oil
through. The economic risks and the complexity of the moraines etc. The
press seemed to enjoy that too. I was later interviewed by a lady who works
at the New York Times about it. 

 

The protesters eventually left so the meeting re-started with just delegates
and board present. I asked the board permission to allow members of the
public in who were not disruptive to the hering process, to witness the
hearing. I wanted to make sure that the process would not strip any
compliant citizens of the right to attend if they were willing. I told them
if the ones I let in act up, I would forfeit my right to speak. (By this
time the activist groups knew of my stance. They supported my efforts and I
earned their trust. The last thing they would want to do would be to remove
me from the hearing process) 

 

The Board agreed to the condition and they allowed me to work with police to
identify the folks who showed up to the space. Only four to five people
actually showed up and they were all in the clear. I was worried if there
was no members of the public allowed in, that perhaps the hearing could be
challenged in court for not allowing the public to act as witness. The funny
thing was, after the doors were open, a fella came in handing out ethical
oil brochures. I think he was surprised he was able to come in and just take
a seat. He looked somewhat disappointed. After about 10 minutes of the
hearing he simply left, looking a little puzzled. 

 

The NEB liason officer stated to me that I was more than welcome to speak
regardless, even if someone acted up. I already knew that but it was nice to
know they cared. :0)

 

I didn't get to speak yet but tomorrow it's my turn. I'm the last delegate.
Wish me luck!

 

Lulu 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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