Ottawa files court brief supporting Enbridge in Line 5 dispute with Michigan

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"The Biden administration is reportedly weighing the potential market consequences of shutting down an oil pipeline in Michigan, drawing criticism from opponents."
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-considering-shutting-down-michigan-pipeline

"Enbridge Energy on Friday will continue to push for its controversial tunnel project to relocate Line 5 beneath the Straits of Mackinac before the Michigan Public Service Commission during a virtual hearing.

The company wants to build a tunnel that would hold a new segment of the dual pipeline and protect it from the currents of the straits and anchor strikes. Environmentalists have opposed the tunnel and backed the Whitmer administration's efforts to shut down the pipeline as an environmental threat."
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/01/13/enbridge-face-cross-examination-line-5-tunnel-state-hearing/6518658001/

"Those looking for a quick resolution to the now-international fight over the future of Line 5's operation in the Straits of Mackinac are out of luck.

Since Canada invoked its 1977 treaty protecting transnational pipeline operations in October, the U.S. government and its neighbor have met once to negotiate over the fate of the pipeline Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking to close down."
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/02/06/line-5-waiting-game-appears-win-most-involved-expert-says/6648399001/?gnt-cfr=1

"WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, February 6, Spotlight on the News will broadcast an in-depth interview with Mike Fernandez, Senior V.P. & Chief Communications Officer for Enbridge, the energy company based is Calgary, AB., Canada. Fernandez discusses why Enbridge believes their Line 5 oil pipeline under Michigan waters is safe and should not be shutdown."
https://www.wxyz.com/news/political/spotlight-on-the-news/spotlight-on-the-news-why-enbridge-says-their-controversial-line-5-oil-pipeline-is-safe

Enbridge, state of Michigan renew Line 5 hostilities in court
https://globalnews.ca/news/8521191/enbridge-state-of-michigan-renew-line-5-court-hostilities/

Ottawa files court brief supporting Enbridge in Line 5 dispute with Michigan
https://globalnews.ca/news/8596653/enbridge-line-5-pipeline-enbridge-michigan-canada/

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