Mr. Speaker, the U.S. State Department has said that this project would not have a negative impact on the environment and, in fact, this pipeline would be safer than existing pipelines.
As to this preposterous allegation of exporting jobs, the fact is that jobs would be created in Canada in the tens of thousands. That is something that the unions in this country understand and support.
The member opposite should speak to the construction union workers who are very upset with their alleged supporters. This is not a position that will garner support among Canadians.