Scrap 'ethical oil' for 'conscientious' approach, Canada told

After Obama's involvement in the Keystone XL pipeline delay, analysts say the Harper government should instead promote Canada's democracy, governance structure and environmental safeguards. But proponents are sticking with their slogan, saying it just nee

By Sneh Duggal

Published November 30, 2011

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United States President Barack Obama's move to delay the final decision on TransCanada Corp.'s highly controversial Keystone XL pipeline had some pronouncing the death of the "ethical oil" argument.

"Canada desperately needs a credible environmental message it can take to Washington. Counter-arguments about 'ethical oil' haven't turned the debate in our favour," wrote Fen Hampson, director of Carleton...

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