November 20, 2009 Skeena Wild Update
Hi Everyone, We’ve just been informed that Chinese and Korean oil companies are on the verge of signing a deal with Enbridge that could make super tankers on BC's north coast a reality.
There is only one way to stop them: illustrate for them the full force of our opposition and let them know that there is no way we'll allow our fragile coast to be threatened by a catastrophic oil spill.
This could be one of the most important actions you take on this campaign. Please take 20 minutes to do these suggested actions.
1. Write the Chinese Consulate and Korean National Oil Corporation and let them know that you are one of the many people willing to fight for our coast. http://www.dogwoodinitiative.org/notankers/actions/letters-to-stop- gateway/
Be bold, be blunt, be forceful. It's time to let Asian oil giants know the true strength of the majority of British Columbians willing stand up to protect our coast.
The Chinese in particular have backed away from projects with significant public and/or First Nations opposition. Without support from Asian oil companies it's unlikely that Enbridge's $4 billion tanker and pipeline project will get built.
2. Go to the news story http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe- investor/oil-sands-pipeline-to-west-coast-gains- backing/article1370402/ And post a comment
3. Send a letter to the editor of the Globe: [email protected]
4. Spread this link: http://www.dogwoodinitiative.org/notankers/actions/letters-to-stop-gateway FAR AND WIDE
It goes to a letter-action page where people can write their own short letter, which will be sent to several of the companies that might be backing Gateway We will then print off all of the letters written and fax them to the companies we don’t have adequate email addresses for.
5. Please forward this on to five or more friends and let them know that this is one of our best chances to keep our coast supertanker free.
I cannot understate the importance of demonstrating strength of numbers at this critical point. Enbridge ‘expects’ firm commitments by the time they file their application. They don’t yet have them; we have a window where we can maybe buy some time.
Actions For Executive Directors, Chairs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, etc.
1. Write (or have written for you) a letter to the editor in response to this story: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/oil-sands-pipeline- to-west-coast-gains-backing/article1370402/ send to [email protected]
a. Briefly identify yourself and your supporters b. Briefly summarize the public sentiment that drives your work (e.g. opposition to oil tankers, pipelines) c. Briefly summarize your org’s position: ‘No and Never’ d. State that you do not support the proposed review process e. And that you do support those First Nations uniting in opposition to Gateway f. Suggest that those companies that are thinking of supporting Gateway might want to meet with those who have actual authority first: First Nations
2. PLEASE consider sending a brief action alert to your list of supporters and to your contacts, either linking to our action page (below) or creating your own.
NOTE: Our idea is try to keep up the pressure over next week. Once we have emails sent, and faxes sent, we will focus on individual calls from community members. We hope to get calls from Community Leaders as soon as possible. If you have contacts with community leaders please forward THE BELOW version of this email on with a brief introduction.
Actions For Leaders 1. Write a letter to the editor in response to this story: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/oil-sands-pipeline-to-west- coast-gains-backing/article1370402/ send to [email protected]
Writing Points: a. Briefly identify yourself and the interests of those you represent/ your community. b. Briefly summarize your authority over the lands/waters affected by Gateway, which trumps the influence of the oil patch. c. Briefly summarize your or your community’s position – for example: ‘No and Never’ d. Suggest that those companies that are thinking of supporting Gateway might want to meet with those who have actual authority first: you.
2. Place a call to
Korea National Oil Corporation - 403-718-7082 Ask to speak to the Chief Representative (Jinhyun Song)
Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited – 403-264-9046 Ask to speak to the President (Toshi Hirata)
Suncor Energy – 403-269-8100 Ask to speak to CEO Rick George
Shell Canada – 403-691-3111 Ask to speak to President and Country Chair Lorraine Mitchelmore
Identify yourself and those you represent/your community Briefly summarize your authority over the lands/waters affected by Gateway Briefly summarize your or your community’s position – for example: ‘No and Never’ State that you do not recognize/support the existing review process Ask that the company respect your authority over your own lands (or the longstanding sentiment of British Columbians – if you’re and ENGO) by not committing to the Gateway Project. You will interpret a commitment to Enbridge’s Gateway project as a lack of recognition of your authority over your lands You are happy to meet with them to further discuss this.