The day after a man who threatens to annex our country was sworn in as President, we posted a little video.
In it, Dogwood’s Molly Henderson warned that Donald Trump’s billionaire allies are moving fast to control key chokepoints in Canada’s economy.
While big tech companies like TikTok and Meta control our news and information, Wall Street firms are buying pipelines and gas terminals in B.C. to speed up the flow of fossil fuel.
Hours after the video was posted, it was removed from TikTok for “hateful behavior”.
Was it Molly calling the world’s biggest private equity firms “bloodthirsty Wall Street sharks”? We may never know.
What’s clear is the MAGA billionaires have their sights set on Canada – specifically our oil, gas, hydro and minerals. Censorship is one of the weapons we can expect them to use.
Why did a trillion-dollar Wall Street firm invest in Ksi Lisims LNG and the PRGT pipeline? And how is it part of the “Unleashing American Energy” strategy unveiled by Trump? - Dogwood
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs reaffirms its opposition to PRGT and the long-defunct Northern Gateway pipeline: “We are not going to stand aside and let the gold rush overwhelm us.” - UBCIC
Turns out there is limited interest for Canadian heavy crude in Asian countries. $35 billion later, much of the oil shipped through the new Trans Mountain line is going to U.S. refineries. - Reuters
The BC Conservative Party president attends Trump’s inauguration, as leader John Rustad calls for appeasement. Rather than retaliate to tariffs, Rustad says B.C. should work with Trump. - The Tyee
As Trump promises a new fossil fuel boom, banks in the U.S. and Canada abandon their climate goals. Several of Canada’s biggest banks have quietly quit the Net Zero Banking Alliance. - CBC News
B.C. filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat gets the Oscar nod for his documentary about his dad’s experience at residential school in Williams Lake, and the investigation into its dark history. - CBC News
Green MP Elizabeth May urges Canada not to deport Zain Haq for peaceful civil disobedience. Border guards plan to send the young activist, and his Canadian wife, to Pakistan on Saturday. - CTV News
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Lawyers for Zain Haq are filing a final appeal in federal court. Donate to help cover Zain’s legal fees – and stop this precedent from threatening other activists and organizers in Canada.
Trump-allied billionaires want the B.C. government to fast-track their PRGT pipeline. With one simple step, Minister Tamara Davidson can uphold the law – and stop the project.
With Los Angeles still burning, residents near the Trans Mountain tank farm fear for their lives. Join a rally at Burnaby City Hall next Tuesday to demand a better fire safety plan.
Cities across B.C. are preparing a class-action lawsuit against oil companies to help pay for climate damage. Join neighbours to learn how your municipality can join the lawsuit.
