David Bursey comments in Lexpert on the importance of pipelines to the oil and gas industry in Canada and the social concerns around them. David points out that:

• Pipelines are much safer than many opponents believe—especially compared to trains or tanker trucks
• Developers need to think of First Nations as another level of government—this should be a first-priority item when planning a project
• Understanding how to navigate the regulatory process is extremely important—there’s no substitute for world-class research