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

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. 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. This is particularly so of indigenous communities in northern British Columbia. »»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription For breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/ Follow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/share Support independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription 0:00 Introduction to energy issues1:29 The impact of energy activism3:53 Debunking health concerns6:11 Economic benefits of energy9:28 Commissioning and protests12:18 The consequences of advocacy15:15 Securing future investment17:30 Resisting campaign pressure20:21 Environmental superiority of LNG