British Columbia

Northern Gateway pipeline decision: Twitter reacts

The federal government today approved Enbridge's controversial Northern Gateway proposal — with 209 conditions attached. Twitter was quick to react.

Federal government approves pipeline, with 209 conditions

A group of protesters gathers outside the Northern Gateway hearings in Prince Rupert in December 2012. (Jonathan Hayward / Canadian Press)

The federal government today approved Enbridge's controversial Northern Gateway proposal — with 209 conditions attached. Twitter was quick to react.

For some, the decision was a long time coming — and brought good news:

Others felt the decision was never really in question:

Is it a call to arms for opponents?

Support was expressed for B.C.'s First Nations:

While the Harper government and Enbridge took a hit:

The business reasoning behind the pipeline drew criticism:

Where others see it as an economic boon:

Broader climate change issues were raised:

Some scoffed at the pipeline's chances of ever being built:

While others showed resignation that it's a done deal: