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Should the government allow TransCanada to expropriate private property for the construction of the Keystone pipeline?

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40%
Yes
60%
No
25%
Yes
55%
No
13%
Yes, if the landowners are fairly compensated
2%
No, do not build the pipeline and shut down all oil production in the tar sands
3%
Yes, the pipeline is necessary for the economic future of Canada
2%
No, do not build the pipeline but allow oil production in the tar sands

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 @8VJ7MXZfrom Alberta  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they consent and are compensated for it

 @B5WKXV8 from Vermont  answered…12mos12MO

Yes, government can expropriate private property for public projects I don't really support the Keystone pipeline though

 @B5ZQP6Yfrom Ontario  answered…12mos12MO

Yes, if the landowners are fairy compensated which means enough money to get a house of the same value and size nearby as well as a temporary living space so that they are able to find a home. They also shouldn't have to pay the mortgage for the first 3 months of owning the house.

 @9P8NRFM from Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

I do not necessarily agree with the use and production of petroleum oil, but recognise that it is more currently available than some other renewable sources of fuel. This however should not be the only source of fuel and there should be more interest/research in replacing oil as a fuel for more renewable sources.

 @9L8JRVWfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, if the landowners are fairly compensated AND that's if the pipeline even goes through to begin with.

 @9JZP7TYfrom Quebec  answered…2yrs2Y

Only if there are no alternative solutions and only if the property owners are fairly compensated. the economy is important for the future of Canadians

 @9JQ8T5Jfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Not, not unless the landowners are fairly compensated & all Indigenous communities in the area agree.

 @9J34VJWfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

It should be supported if land owners are fairly compensated, and a reduction of oil production from tar sands.

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