Quebec coalition of businesses and unions in favour of Energy East pipeline
MONTREAL — A coalition of business groups and large unions came out together in defence of TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project Friday and said it will spur economic development and job creation.
Representatives from several business federations and two construction unions made their announcement just days before the National Energy Board holds hearings on the pipeline on Monday in Montreal.
Union head Michel Trepanier said workers stand to benefit for five years from construction projects tied to the pipeline.
“We need projects like this,” he told reporters. “We need to be able to attract projects to be able to support our families. One person out of 20 in Quebec works in the construction sector. We welcome with open arms projects like this.”