Start pipeline and force the PM’s hand

I think Kinder Morgan should call B.C.’s bluff and spend a few more dollars in a token attempt to physically start building the Trans Mountain pipeline and see what happens. That seems to be the only way to test B.C.’s position and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claim the project has the full backing of federal law and the Constitution.

I heard that Trudeau claims he can’t intervene because B.C. has not done anything wrong; “It is only words.” Will Trudeau step in only if B.C. does something wrong?

A token physical start on building the pipeline could result in protests, but it should also result in a wakeup call for the federal government.

Also, I wonder how many foreign investors are following this situation, and not investing in Canada.

John Wansleeben, Calgary