National Post (National Edition)

TIMELINE II

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May 15, 2017 The Federal Court of Appeal grants Notley’s government intervener status in a lawsuit filed by municipali­ties and First Nations against the project. May 25, 2017 Kinder Morgan makes its final investment decision to proceed with the developmen­t, now estimated to cost $7.4 billion, subject to the successful public offering of Kinder Morgan Canada.

May 29, 2017 The B.C. NDP and Greens agree to form a coalition to topple the Liberal party, which won a minority government earlier in the month. The parties agree to “immediatel­y employ every tool available” to stop the project. May 30,

2017 Kinder Morgan Canada debuts on the Toronto Stock Exchange after a $1.75-billion public offering. June 29, 2017 The B.C. Liberals lose a no-confidence vote, clearing the way for NDP Leader John Horgan to become premier. Aug. 10, 2017

The B.C. NDP government hires former judge Thomas Berger to provide legal advice as it seeks intervener status in the legal challenges against the project filed by municipali­ties and First Nations. Dec. 7, 2017 NEB allows Kinder Morgan Canada to bypass Burnaby bylaws. Jan. 17, 2018 Kinder Morgan Canada warns the Trans Mountain expansion project could be a year behind. Jan. 30, 2018 B.C. government moves to restrict any increase in diluted bitumen shipments until it conducts more spill response studies. March 15, 2018 B.C. Supreme Court grants indefinite injunction preventing protesters from coming within five metres of two work sites.

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