“Our land makes our identity and culture. The Trans Mountain Pipeline will pose both environmental and social issues to our people.” - George Rammell

The Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline poses severe environmental risks, with over 82 reported spills since 1961 and tar sands contributing 10% of Canada's emissions. Beyond environmental concerns, it also threatens over 130 Indigenous groups and faces opposition from 65% of British Columbians, leading to more than 200 protests held between 2018 and 2021. The project's economic vulnerabilities are evident due to potential stranded assets amidst the uncertain future of fossil fuel infrastructure. Climate activists, environmental organizations, and Indigenous communities in B.C. join forces in a united front against the TMX pipeline, seeking national recognition and capturing the government's attention. Even Prime Minister Trudeau's unwavering support for other fossil fuel projects, like the Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota and the Line 5 Pipeline in Michigan, adds to the controversy. Artist George Rammell's involvement in protesting the TMX pipeline highlights the diverse support, with people from different backgrounds advocating against it. The project's mounting costs, reaching over 30 billion dollars of taxpayer money, further exacerbate the situation, influenced by inflation, flooding, and supply chain challenges. All these factors contribute to the complex and contentious nature of the TMX pipeline project, emphasizing the urgent need for reevaluation amid the growing global concerns surrounding climate change and fossil fuel usage.