Canada approves contentious expansion of crude oil pipeline
22 June 2019 |
6:38 pm
Canada has once again approved a contentious pipeline expansion that would allow the nation to diversify oil markets. The new pipeline has drawn criticism from environmental groups who fear spills.
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