The ProcessGSX PL claims to have taken the necessary steps required to inform the public of this project. Under the requirement of the NEB, GSX PL undertook an EPN (Early Public Notification) along with the standard public involvement programs.
Public comments were mostly concerning the following matters:
The JRP claims that the GSX have made modification based on the concerns of several communities, however, there are no references parts within the document. Contrary to the Panel, the public felt that the consultation process was not carried out professionally - many hearings were delayed. Claire
Malcolmson,
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"I am suspicious of the partnerships between BC Hydro and the Williams Corporation. If this alliance goes forward, it will be a windfall for the Williams shareholders, and a disaster for the BC Hydro customers. There will be no need to privatize BC Hydro because it will have been privatized ipso facto. At present BC Hydro is responsible to the people of BC, including Vancouver Island. The Williams Corporation is responsible only to its shareholders. ... BC Hydro is like the birthright to future generations. Be careful so it is not sold for a mess of pottage.[1]" (GSXCCC,
JRP
Hearing Transcript,
18
March,
2003,
Volume
16,
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