The Energy East pipeline was a proposed oil pipeline in Canada.
* Key Points:
* Purpose: To transport diluted bitumen from Western Canada to Eastern Canada, specifically to refineries and port terminals in New Brunswick and possibly Quebec.
* Proposed Route: Would have spanned approximately 4,500 kilometers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick.
* Status: The project was cancelled in October 2017.
* Controversy:
* Environmental Concerns: Significant opposition arose due to potential environmental risks, including the possibility of oil spills and impacts on wildlife and ecosystems.
* Indigenous Rights: Concerns were raised regarding potential impacts on Indigenous communities and their traditional territories.
* Political Opposition: The project faced strong opposition from various groups, including environmental organizations, Indigenous communities, and some provincial governments.