Wall is to be in Montreal next Thursday to discuss the pipeline and other matters with Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard. Wall asked for the meeting, but will not be giving a speech.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says its member oil companies can continue to be serious about climate change even after the energy industry builds several new pipelines.
Despite being viewed as a charming Maritime province tucked away on the east coast, in reality it’s a “company province” dominated by one very rich and powerful family.
Canadian oil and gas companies are becoming more sophisticated in their approach to winning public support by adopting aggressive grassroots-style marketing tactics.
"We didn't have a respectful tone yesterday. We express regret for how things unfolded. The intention was never to embarrass the (Alberta) premier or the premier of Ontario."
"TransCanada is trying to wrap this pipeline in a Canadian flag, but the truth is that they will do what is most profitable,” said Keith Stewart from Greenpeace Canada.
The affected areas include some habitat of some endangered amphibians and rare plant species disrupted during 2012 drilling work beneath the Red Deer and South Saskatchewan Rivers.