HANNAFORD: Are activists trying to scare Canadians away from LNG?

<p>Attempts by activists to derail energy investment in Canada undermine an industry capable of delivering major economic and environmental benefits, says Shannon Joseph, chair of Energy for a Secure Future.</p><p><br></p><p>Joseph makes her comments tonight on Hannaford, arguing that campaigns attempting (for example) to portray liquefied natural gas projects as health hazards can obscure the tangible benefits energy development has delivered to communities. </p><p><br></p><p>This is particularly so of indigenous communities in northern British Columbia.</p><p><br></p><p>»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription</p><p><br></p><p>For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandard</p><p>Follow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/</p><p>Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share</p><p><br></p><p>Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Introduction to energy issues</p><p>1:29 The impact of energy activism</p><p>3:53 Debunking health concerns</p><p>6:11 Economic benefits of energy</p><p>9:28 Commissioning and protests</p><p>12:18 The consequences of advocacy</p><p>15:15 Securing future investment</p><p>17:30 Resisting campaign pressure</p><p>20:21 Environmental superiority of LNG</p>