CALGARY, Jan. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - The Northern Gateway Project is a game
changer for construction workers in the coming years. It opens new
markets for "Made in Canada" oil products not only for North
American customers but now to the world's second largest economic
region.
Robert Blakely, Director of Canadian Affairs says "canadian construction
workers will benefit not only from the initial build but also from oil
and gas infrastructure expansion in Alberta of Canada's reserve of
petroleum products. As we already know, when oil and gas investment is
made in Alberta, all regions of Canada benefit. When the Gateway is
finished it opens up new markets to Canadians in every industry".
Pipeline building will not only increase the petroleum production
capabilities of Canada, but will further cement our place as an
oil-producing country in an increasingly energy hungry world. There are
an estimated 315 billion barrels of oil available in the oil sands -
the continued expansion of this resource will contribute to Canada's
energy super power status.
John Telford, Canadian Director for the United Association of Plumbers
and Pipefitters says "this project will provide jobs to members in
Eastern Canada as well as the West. "
The regulation of the oil and gas industry as a whole ensures that the
impact to the environment and native peoples will be minimal and the
benefits should far exceed any possible drawbacks.
About BCTD
In Canada, the BCTD represents 450,000 skilled trades workers. The North
America-wide Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
(American Federation of Labour-Congress of Industrial Organizations)
coordinates activities and provides resources to 15 affiliated trade
unions in the construction and manufacturing industries. It has 386
state, provincial and local councils in Canada and the United States.
SOURCE: Building & Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
