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Alberta – Indigenous blessing for Trans Mountain construction

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EDMONTON – ENERGY – Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near the site that will store pipe needed to build the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Indigenous blessing for Trans Mountain construction

Premier Notley breaks grounds with the Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials.

The site, just west of Edmonton, will be one of the four staging areas in Alberta that will receive and store materials needed to build 980 km of new pipeline.

“Today’s blessing is an important step forward in the construction of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. It demonstrates just how integral our Indigenous communities are to the success of this pipeline and Alberta and Canada’s economic future. With this blessing, construction for the Enoch Cree Stockpile Site can begin and we move that much closer to getting this pipeline built,” says Premier Rachel Notley.

The Trans Mountain Expansion Project is estimated to generate billions of dollars in economic activity and government revenue in Alberta.

The Enoch stockpile site will also help spur investment in the region as improvements to the site will help to kick-off the Enoch Cree Nation’s industrial subdivision.

“Canada is a place where the environment and the economy go hand in hand, and where projects that are in the national interest get built. The blessing received today is an important milestone in the ongoing construction of this project,” stated Amarjeet Sohi, federal minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada.

“We are pleased to partner with Chief Morin and his community to build this work site that will play an important role in the construction of the Expansion Project and create a lasting legacy for the Enoch Cree Nation. Getting ‘boots-on-the-ground’ in Alberta is a major milestone for Trans Mountain, but more importantly for the communities, workers, local businesses and Indigenous Groups that have been waiting to share in the success of the project. We’re excited to deliver on our commitments and ensure as many people as possible can benefit from an expanded pipeline,” commented Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada.

“We are proud of the relationship we have built with Trans Mountain and to partner with them on this project. This work site will allow us to create opportunities for our people and community for many years to come,” says Chief Bill Morin, Enoch Cree Nation.

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