Did Canada Muzzle Scientist on Oil Terminal Risks to Belugas?

"A stunning Quebec Superior Court injunction that temporarily halted exploratory work on a major cross-Canada oilsands pipeline project is raising fresh questions about whether the Canadian government muzzled a top scientist while reviewing the industry proposal.

At least two federal departments, Transport Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, gave a green light for the exploratory work, including major drilling and seismic testing in the port of Cacouna, Quebec, in the heart of the critical habitat of threatened St. Lawrence beluga whales.

Alberta-based TransCanada needs to complete the exploratory work as part of plans for an oil terminal on the St. Lawrence River for its proposed multibillion dollar Energy East pipeline."

Mike De Souza reports September 27, 2014.

SEE ALSO:

"Quebec Court Orders Halt To Energy East Work for Beluga Calving Season" (Toronto Globe and Mail)

"Energy East Oil Terminal Threatens Belugas: Federal Scientists" (Mike De Souza)

"Quebec Court Injunction Raises Questions If Feds Muzzled Top Scientist on Energy East" (Hill Times $$)

"North Bay Residents Up in Arms Over Transcanada Plan To Switch Crude Oil for Gas in Local Pipeline" (Toronto Star)