Union calls on Ottawa to block Keystone

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Anthea Pitt

 24 October 2007 16:53 GMT

The Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada said today it is asking the federal government to block regulatory approvals for TransCanada Corp's planned C$2.8 billion (US$2.9 billion) Keystone oil pipeline to the US because of worries it will hinder job growth.

The union said it has appealed the National Energy Board's September approval of the line to the federal Cabinet. It wants the government to rescind the decision and hold hearings on the export of crude oil to the US instead of building facilities to refine it in Canada.

"The Keystone pipeline will exclusively serve US markets, create permanent employment for very few Canadians, reduce our energy security, and hinder investment and job creation in the Canadian energy sector," Reuters quoted union president Dave Coles as saying.

Keystone will carry 435,000 barrels of oil…

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