VOICED : Activists vow resistance as courts to rule on Canada pipeline

VOICED : Activists vow resistance as courts to rule on Canada pipeline

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the appeal in Vancouver to overturn the approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. It highlights the opposition from citizens, municipalities, and the British Columbia government, as well as the alliance between First Nations and environmental organizations. Greenpeace is conducting training exercises for activists to protest against oil tankers. The Mosquito fleet is prepared to block tankers, while the Canadian Government argues the expansion is in the national interest. However, First Nations and environmental groups remain opposed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the appeal in Vancouver against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion?

To increase oil exports

To build more pipelines

To overturn the government's approval

To support the government's decision

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are conducting a pipeline resistance training camp in the Salish Sea?

Local fishermen

First Nations people and environmental organizations

Oil companies

The Canadian Government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence if the pipeline is not stopped?

Increased tourism

Over 400 oil tankers passing through annually

Reduction in oil prices

Improved relations with China

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do Greenpeace boats play in the simulation exercises?

They represent media outlets

They are used for fishing

They simulate law enforcement

They act as oil tankers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Canadian Government's argument for expanding the pipeline?

It will decrease employment

It will reduce oil exports

It is in the national interest

It will harm the environment