WEST SIDE - NO TAR SANDS IN TORONTO: STOP LINE 9
7:00 PM
Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Health Community Center, 1900 Davenport Rd.
Twitter:#EastEndNoTar
Organized by: Toronto Bolivia Solidarity & East End Against Line 9
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Panel of speakers followed by discussion on the issues and on building our movement. Special guest: Ron Plain of Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Enbridge Corp. wants to equip its "Line 9," a pipeline running across Toronto, to carry tar sands oil (diluted bitumen or "dilbit"). Highly corrosive dilbit would be pumped through the 37-year-old pipe at high temperatures and pressures, with a high risk of spill.
Three years ago, dilbit pumped through another aged Enbridge pipe ruptured in Michigan , with devastating impact. The effects were lasting: escaped chemicals sickened residents, while tar continues to foul waterways.
A spill in Toronto could poison rivers that feed into our water supply.
Meanwhile, exploitation of the tar sands escalates climate change, posing a threat to all the world's peoples.
Toronto City Council has spoken up. Councilors voted unanimously to demand information on Enbridge's plans and intervene in regulatory hearings.
We need to speak up too. Make your view know to elected officials and join in spreading the word: Stop Line 9!
Parking and wheelchair accessibility is available. Childcare needs will be met. If you have other special needs, please contact us.
Enbridge Corp. wants to equip its "Line 9," a pipeline running across Toronto, to carry tar sands oil (diluted bitumen or "dilbit"). Highly corrosive dilbit would be pumped through the 37-year-old pipe at high temperatures and pressures, with a high risk of spill.
Three years ago, dilbit pumped through another aged Enbridge pipe ruptured in Michigan , with devastating impact. The effects were lasting: escaped chemicals sickened residents, while tar continues to foul waterways.
A spill in Toronto could poison rivers that feed into our water supply.
Meanwhile, exploitation of the tar sands escalates climate change, posing a threat to all the world's peoples.
Toronto City Council has spoken up. Councilors voted unanimously to demand information on Enbridge's plans and intervene in regulatory hearings.
We need to speak up too. Make your view know to elected officials and join in spreading the word: Stop Line 9!
Parking and wheelchair accessibility is available. Childcare needs will be met. If you have other special needs, please contact us.