Engaging Communities Emily Ferguson – Ontario, Canada
Introduction • Interest in Global Energy Issues • Environmental Politics Graduate • TransCanada Keystone XL • Enbridge Northern Gateway • NIMBY … Enbridge Line 9 • Raise Awareness and Promote Community Discussion
Line 9 Communities • Denied Line 9 info at public meeting L9C Global Interest • Started with Line 9 Glenburnie • Used online mapping to track pipeline • Created www.line9communities.com • The Stats: • 75 Countries • 47,000 total views • 27,688 views of maps
National Energy Board Participating as an Intervenor and Limitations of Canadian Regulatory Process
High Consequence Areas • Most residents unaware they live so close to a pipeline • Changing Urban Landscapes • Lack of Public Awareness • First Responders • Safety Zones / Regulations
Quotes from Communities
Since Then … • Energy & Regulatory Specialist • First Nations in Canada • Other Projects … • TransCanada Energy East • U.S. Shale Gas • Crude by Rail • Line 9 Communities Continues • Research, Media and Advocacy • Speaking Engagements • Government, Universities and Communities
The Future? • REAL Community Engagement • Transparency & Information Sharing • “Big Picture” – Connect the Dots • Corporate Social Responsibility • In the Public Interest? • Risk vs Reward
Power of Unity
Thank You Emily Ferguson www.Line9Communities.com Email: line9communities@gmail.com Twitter: @eco_emily
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