An Alberta First Nation says court documents suggest political and industry pressure hustled approvals for an oilsands pipeline through regulators and reduced aboriginal consultation. "The Grand Rapids pipeline project is of particular interest to ministers and senior officials from the (provincial government and the regulator)." A day later, Grand Rapids had been bumped to the head of the line as a "priority file." The Grand Rapids pipeline project is a 50-50 partnership between Calgary-based TransCanada and a unit of PetroChina. "At no time did we suggest anything but a proper review of the Grand Rapids project and our indigenous engagement efforts."

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 21:33 UTC