Quebec pipeline protests: Citizens demand politicians reject new projects
Monday, May 26, 2025, 4:20 am
In Quebec, a groundswell of civic groups and individuals has united to oppose new pipeline initiatives, urging both federal and provincial leaders to reexamine their reliance on fossil fuel infrastructure. The impassioned open letter underscores a community determined to pivot towards a greener future, even as detractors suggest the opposition has a nostalgic streak.
An open letter supported by hundreds of individuals and civil society groups is calling on Quebec politicians, both federal and provincial, to take a strong stance against new oil and gas pipelines in the province.
Il y a mieux à faire que de souffler sur les braises de la pétroéconomie canadienne.
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