Four views on one pipeline

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Here are four interesting economic viewpoints relating to the recent federal decision to approve the Northern Gateway Pipeline, including an article by a former premier.

Editorial: Northern Gateway very much the long game

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/264729231.html

Column: Former Newfoundland premier, now living in Qualicum Beach, makes case for pipeline 

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/264665001.html

Editorial: Pipeline politics is only just beginning

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/06/18/editorial-pipeline-politics-is-only-just-beginning/ 

Opinion: Canada can develop oilsands responsibly 

http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/Opinion+Canada+develop+oilsands+responsibly/9974019/story.html

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