Canadian Police May Leave First Nations Lands After Weeks Of Protests

The RCMP offered to withdraw officers from Wet'suwet'en territory in Northern British Columbia if the road remained clear, following protests against the Coastal GasLink pipeline. The protests, which blocked construction on Indigenous land, led to arrests and nationwide solidarity actions. The British Columbia Supreme Court had previously granted an injunction to Coastal GasLink, but Wet'suwet'en leaders claimed the company was trespassing. Efforts to mediate the dispute failed, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the need for a negotiated solution. The pipeline has faced opposition since 2012, despite support from some First Nations councils.

What condition did the RCMP set for withdrawing officers from Wet'suwet'en territory?

• The protesters must apologize.

• The pipeline construction must stop.

• The road must remain clear.

• The government must intervene.

What was the result of the British Columbia Supreme Court's decision regarding the Coastal GasLink pipeline?

• It allowed the pipeline to proceed without restrictions.

• It banned any interference with the project.

• It required a new environmental assessment.

• It mandated compensation for the Wet'suwet'en.

What was one of the consequences of the RCMP enforcing the injunction?

• Immediate resolution of the dispute.

• Solidarity protests across Canada.

• Support from all First Nations.

• Increased funding for the pipeline.

When did opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline reportedly begin?

• 2018

• 2015

• 2012

• 2010

What is the stance of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs regarding the pipeline construction?

• They have no opinion on the matter.

• They have already given their consent.

• They require their consent for it to proceed.

• They support it unconditionally.