Justin Trudeau and the Great Pipeline War

The next time Justin Trudeau visits Vancouver he'll have to keep a low profile, or wear plenty of camouflage paint.

Because the Great Pipeline War has finally begun in earnest. 

But although the protests will be loud, and you can count me among those who believe that no new pipelines should be built.

As T.S. Elliot wrote in his poem The Hollow Men: "Between the idea and the reality... between the motion and the response...falls the shadow."

So I wouldn't be surprised if Justin wins the Great Pipeline War for the following reasons.

How the Trudeau Government Can Stop the Kinder Morgan Pipeline

As expected the National Energy Board has approved the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

The National Energy Board (NEB) has recommended approval of the controversial Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain expansion project, subject to a whopping 157 environmental, financial and technical conditions.

But although the decision grates, it is predictable, because the NEB is stacked with Harper appointees.

And the good news is that Justin Trudeau and the people of BC can still make sure that pipeline is never built.