Dear Mr. Kuzemko, Steelhead, LNG:
In response to your letter published in the Citizen [Wednesday, Feb. 24] we would like to point out that the purpose of the presentation held in Mill Bay on Feb. 16, is I think best summed up by a call we received from a lady who had attended Steelhead’s presentation held by the Duncan Chamber of Commerce.
She said, ‘Thank you for holding a meeting that will inform people about the risks of LNG, and not just spin the hypothetical or perceived benefits that we’ve heard from Steelhead.’
As several of us had also attended your luncheons and had many questions, most of which we were told would be considered and someone would get back to us but never did, we decided to host a presentation by Dr. Finn.
Dr. Finn holds a BSc (chemistry), PhD (physical chemistry) and MBA (international business) degrees.
He has spent the past two years researching the safety, climate, environmental and economic aspects of B.C.’s proposed LNG industry.
So our question, in light of Dr. Finn’s qualifications, is just what myths and misconceptions that you mention in your letter do you feel were part of his presentation?
You state that community engagement and consultation is as important to you as it is to the community so I think it is important to point out that the Feb. 16 LNG presentation was only one of many LNG meetings held in various locations
So my next question is, if community engagement is important to you why did you or your staff not attend one of these meetings and question what was said if you feel it was based on myths and misconceptions? Or better yet, hold a meeting of your own, where experts on both sides of the issue could speak and the public could ask questions and form their own opinion.
Maureen Alexander
Pauline Hyde
Mill Bay
