Canada to formalize ban of oil tankers along the northern coast of British Columbia effectively thwarting plans for the controversial Northern Gateway Pipeline

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Transport Minister Marc Garneau to liaise with other ministries to effectuate the ban of oil tankers. The ban would restrict oil tankers from transiting waters off the northern coast of British Columbia and delivers a major blow to the proposed Enbridge Inc. Northern Gateway Pipeline. Other export projects are likely to gain momentum with increased pressure expected from the energy industry amidst the news.