First Nations move forward $3B pipeline deal

THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2003

A coalition of First Nations in the Northwest Territories of Canada signed a deal to clear the way for a $3 billion natural gas pipeline.

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. will lend the coalition about $80 million for preliminary engineering and environmental studies. The pipeline, expected to cost $3 billion, would cross reserve land.

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Native deal lets $3 billion gas line project proceed (AP 6/19)
Deal signed for Arctic gas pipeline (CBC 6/18)