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TV shows pictured clockwise from the top left: Atlanta FX, This is Us NBC, The Good Place NBC, Bull CBS

Atlanta (FX Tuesday)

Atlanta is the latest comedic offering from Donald Glover (Community). The show follows his character Earn Marks as he tries to manage his up-and-coming rapper cousin, Alfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles (Brian Tyree Henry). Broke with a kid to look after, Earn has his work cut out for him.

It needs mentioning that, for a show labelled a comedy, it wasn’t that funny.

There were comedic moments and some good one-liners, but it was more of a drama with guns and philosophic asides splashed throughout. That being said, it is an intriguing show. The characters have dimension and the plot isn’t run-of-the-mill. So if you’re OK with a comedy that’s more dramedy than sitcom, it’s worth tuning in.

This is Us (NBC Tuesday)

The only thing I knew going into the premiere of This is Us was that it was about people who shared the same birthday. Well, that and Mandy Moore was in it.

The show has funny moments and juggles different stories at the same time. My initial complaint was that, while the acting was good and the storylines were intriguingly focused on character development, there wasn’t anything to keep me watching next week.

The last three minutes changed that. Plot twists rained down just when you thought the show was going to be predictable.

It’s not a thriller and it’s not a comedy. It’s a drama that tells the story of four 36-year-olds: an unhappy Hollywood B-lister who is close to a tantrum, an unhappy overweight woman wanting to diet, a soon-to-be father, and an adopted man in search of his birth father. If you like stories about people’s lives, you’ll like this.

Bull (CBS Tuesday)

If your favourite conspiracy theory — which actually has a lot of truth to it — is that the justice system is fucked up and rarely about the truth (or you just need your Michael Weatherly fix now that he’s left NCIS), you will love Bull.

Part truth bomb, part inside look at the psychological and perceptual behind-the-scenes of the courtroom, Bull is a solid show. As a psychologist, Dr. Jason Bull spends his time reading jurors in order to get defendants let go on pleas of not guilty.

It’s smart, witty, and yet socially cognizant. Before the show dives in, they have a montage of people discussing the concept of “innocent until proven guilty.” The last discernible statement was, “It’s innocent until proven black.”

Despite his nonchalance, Bull has a moral compass, as shown by the closing moments of the episode, where the murderer is officially revealed. It’s captivating — I can’t wait for next week.

The Good Place (NBC Thursday)

The Good Place stars Kristen Bell as Eleanor, a selfish, not-good person who has managed to get into the “Good Place” after her death by mistake. It’s funny enough and has just enough rewarding qualities to watch both the pilot and the immediate second episode (aired back to back).

Only the best people get to go to the up place, with just about everyone else going to the down place, which no one on the show is allowed to discuss. That makes it an intriguing mystery, particularly given that so few people manage to rise up.

It’s a laid-back half-hour comedy show that isn’t a waste of your time, but it’s not something you’re going to be dying to watch as it airs. If characters struggling for redemption while navigating what’s supposed to be the equivalent of utopia (save the misfortunes that occur due to Eleanor’s presence) as an afterlife sounds appealing — definitely watch it. At some point.

Professor Bark Ruffington releases philosophy novel Who is the Good Boy?

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In his book Who is the Good Boy? Professor Bark Ruffington discusses life’s morality and the question of how to define good and bad. The book has already become globally recognized as classic philosophical literature, while academics are calling it “a revolutionary theory of life” and “as groundbreaking as the toilet bowl.” The professor spoke to The Peak about his novel, his theories, and his paw-spective of the world.

The Peak: What inspired you to write this novel?

Bark Ruffington: Well, in recent times I’ve been chasing my tail around a lot, contemplating my life on this dog-gone planet. I am getting up there, age-wise; I’m a whole seven years old now. It’s the right time to think about my life, and life in general. Socrates was quoted as saying that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” so I’ve always tried to live by that motto by sniffing out the big questions and trying to dig out the answers.

P: Can you speak further on your theory of the fire hydrant?

BR: In the real world, the fire hydrant exists as a reminder that our moment of the wind blowing through our ears is fleeting and that we must look to mark the world with our individuality.  Metaphorically, the fire hydrant is the chance to create a legacy for ourselves. We have a short moment to make our mark, so we’ve got to rear our legs up and pee triumphantly — a pee that will never be forgotten.

P:  How does one free themselves from the so-called “oppressor mailman”?

BR: The freedom of self is not a simple one; there is no dog-ma for freedom. Simply put, one must look deep into their mind’s bone and realize that the mailman is not a threat worth their fury; the mailman represents a primal urge we must accept then release. We must do more meditative things to become the good boy — for example, one could hump a leg or chew a particularly squeaky chew toy.

P:  What do you mean when you say that “we must all sniff the butt of the common dog”?

BR: The good boy cannot exist if he does not see that we are all inherently good boys — he must understand that we are all one. We must sniff deep into the butts of others and look to understand each other, understand that we are all yearning to be the good boy.

P:  So, do you know who the good boy is?

BR: I feel like there is no answer to that question. Because the good boy is simply a symbol of the dog we all aspire to be, there is no one single good boy. The good boy is us at times, and he is the image of us we wish for too. He is a metaphor, an illusion, a concept for us to chase the same way we chase cars.

P: No, the good boy is you! You’re a good boy!!

The interview with the professor ended there — after a round of great belly rubs, some eager tail wagging, and a serious head patting.

Hackathon improves cancer patients’ lives

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It was a cloudy Saturday night, and SFU’s Burnaby campus was quiet — except for the 300 students frantically coding as part of the lumohacks 24-hour hackathon.

Lumohacks was the first big health hackathon in Canada. For those unfamiliar with what a hackathon is, it is an intensive session with a set time limit where groups come together to think up a new idea via computer programming.

All participants, from first-year students to PhD candidates in all disciplines, were invited to create a product or technology to improve treatment and everyday life for cancer patients.

The event was organized by seven current SFU and UBC students: Grace Lam, Benta Cheng, Wendy Zhang, Cindy Zheng, Camille Estrada, Marinah Zhao, and Andy Zeng.

Lam, the event director, came up with the idea for lumohacks when a friend of hers underwent cancer treatment. Lam did small things like meal planning to make her friend’s life easier.

“I thought, what if I got 300 people to think of ideas, to make things? What could we come up with to improve a cancer patient’s life?” she said.

The event kicked off on September 17, with time for planning, workshops, and dinner. Teams then worked through the night, coding and designing, to present their projects to the judges.

Over 300 people registered for the event, and 24 teams submitted a project for judging. The projects included mobile apps for mood tracking and journaling, social media platforms for cancer patients and cancer survivors, and range-of-motion detectors for rural patients without access to a physiotherapist.

Dawn Chandler, a third-year computing science student and first-time “hacker,” signed up for lumohacks to get more hands-on experience in her field.

“In computing science, we take a lot of courses that are theory-heavy. But for most of us, the goal is to work in industry eventually, and it’s very hard to bridge that gap,” she explained. “It’s a real push to be thrown into it and to create a product in 24 hours.”

Chandler’s teammate Bhavya Shah is a first-year applied science student. He came to lumohacks to learn new skills and work with his friends. Their team tried to design a forum for cancer patients with improved user experience.

Lam said that new ideas like these are crucial for improving the more traditional medical industry. She stressed the need for interdisciplinary solutions to modern health issues.

Marinah Zhao, the event’s logistics coordinator and an engineering student, said, “I personally believe technology can really change the world. And other people on our team, they study health sciences, and they really believe health sciences will change the health of people.”

The collaborative event featured industry professionals in medicine, technology, and entrepreneurship to guide participants and offer advice.

On Sunday evening, after spending just 24 hours to plan, create, and perfect their designs, the winning teams were announced.

Nilou Asemani, Winnie Chan, Bruce Lui, Elvis Eshikena, and Terris Onyema won first place with their product “Flourish”: an interactive game to help children cope with the psychological effects of cancer.

The members of the winning team were all first-time hackers and current SFU and UBC students, with one recent SFU alum. They decided to attend lumohacks for the learning experience, with no real expectation of placing in — let alone winning — the competition.

Onyema had recently finished a co-op in cancer research and wanted to continue working in that field. He told Asemani about the hackathon and the two signed up, not meeting the rest of their teammates until lumohacks started.

“This is great for SFU students,” said Onyema. “Not even just computing science students, but anyone who wants to solve a problem and doesn’t know how.”

First prize included tickets, booth space, and the chance to present at the sociaLIGHT entrepreneurship conference this November.  

The organizing team was exhausted, but happy, come the end of the weekend. They have plans for future tech events and will continue working to encourage innovative solutions to cancer patients’ problems.

FOOD FIGHT: Coffee Bar New West is the perfect addition to the local chain

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While some of the food can be dry, the apple croissant is the perfect snack to pair with any of the drinks from the Coffee Bar — especially the drip coffee.

The newest addition to the Coffee Bar family is now open in New Westminster. Located on Columbia Street just a stone’s throw away from the New West SkyTrain station, it is like stepping into a Gastown coffee shop.

Upon entering the doors, you are instantly greeted by upbeat music and wooden furniture. You forget that just five seconds before, you were on busy, construction-ridden Columbia Street. The old brick walls sit side by side with the sleek and modern front counter, giving off a very “new meets old” feel in the historic downtown.

As the shop is still in its infancy, the vibe is very tranquil and quiet. In time, it will definitely rise to become a community meeting place where people can enjoy a good cup of coffee, get some work done, or get lost in conversation with friends.

The service is significantly friendlier than the other locations — the expected Gastown snobbery is absent and replaced with genuine human interactions. The New Westminster location, so far at least, has impressed us with its “coming home” ambience. Our favourite interior feature is the green wall: its soothing colours and imperfect strokes invite your little school-stressed heart to lean back in your chair and stay awhile. Free Wi-Fi is essential and available (psst: the password is coffeebar).

Let’s get to what you really came here to hear about the power duo of sugar and caffeine. You won’t be disappointed by the perfectly sweetened soy mochas or the infamous milky Spanish latte. We are obsessed with the mochas, which are highly rated on our coffee hit list; not too sweet and not too bitter, it’s the perfect union of chocolate and espresso.

However, you may want to steer clear of everyone’s favourite green drink, the matcha latte. The matcha taste was lacking, and at the bottom we were greeted with chunky green powder. Talk about a rude awakening! Despite this downfall, they bring it back with the drip coffee. An ever-changing medium roast from 49th Parallel is smooth AF without compromising on the rich coffee taste we’ve been conditioned to love.

But the coffee shouldn’t overshadow the incredible variety of food that is available. Our top item is the apple croissant: you simply haven’t lived as a true pastry fanatic until you try this perfect morsel. It’s a light flaky pastry with a decadent apple filling that is flavourful but not sticky sweet as you would find in a typical grocery strudel.

Another treat you should definitely try is the classic banana bread. The crust is just the right amount of crunch, surrounding a soft, pillowy centre. There is also the bonus of chocolate chips, which add a little bit of sweetness. This, paired with their mocha, is beautiful, chocolatey bliss.

The sweets encased in the refrigerated display are also delicious — although the food’s texture is compromised due to the chilled display — with a handful of gluten-free and vegan options: energy ball, peanut ball, hemp bar, cranberry-walnut cookie, and a personal favourite, the matcha bar (lovely paired with the must-try Tokyo rose tea!).

Our final verdict? This little baby the Coffee Bar is our new favourite coffee bar, and we are stoked that it has come to New West.

An interview with HOANG, winner of Fall Kickoff DJ search

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HOANG (Mike Hoang left, Steven Hoang right) are proof that DJs can come from anywhere if you follow your passion and make time for it.

The fourth annual Fall Kickoff event was more than just an opportunity for students to let loose on campus. It was also a chance for an SFU student or recent graduate to perform in front of thousands and make their name.

Mike and Steven Hoang, known as HOANG, were the winners of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)’s DJ search. Mike, a BCIT student, and Steven, a recent graduate of SFU’s biomedical engineering program, entered the contest unsure of what to expect.

The Peak caught up with Mike before he took the stage at the Kickoff event on September 23.

Hoang, who has always had an interest in music, was ecstatic to learn that he and Steven would be performing at the Fall Kickoff.

Both began playing piano at an early age, and dabbled with guitar, but he has found nothing to be more thrilling than electronic music.

“I found a passion for [electronic dance music] when I was 11,” Hoang said.

The two have produced music together before, and relish the opportunity to get to perform at such a large show together.

The contest asked all hopefuls to create a mixed track that was 20–30 minutes long, displaying their abilities and showcasing their style. “We found out two nights before the deadline [. . . and] submitted [our track] three hours before the deadline,” Hoang said.

When asked what made their mixed track stand apart from other submissions, Hoang noted that they included original tracks. “It gave us an edge,” he said.

Hoang mentioned that both Hardwell and 3LAU have been inspirations for his music. He was looking forward to seeing 3LAU, who was headlining at the Fall Kickoff.

Being a part-time student with a job, it can be tough to make room for artistic endeavours, but Hoang isn’t willing to forgo any opportunity to share his music with the world.

“If you love something you’ll find time. You have to go out there and get it,” he said.

For Hoang, the best part of performing live is getting to see the crowd’s reaction, and getting to share in the experience with everyone. “It’s all for the music.”

“This is the biggest thing I’ve ever done,” Hoang said, adding that he’s thankful for the amount of support he gets from friends and family. For him, having those support networks is a must.

Hoang finished by noting that he and Steven “are grateful for the opportunity,” thanking the SFSS for letting both of them take the stage with such well-established names like 3LAU, Ekali, and Pierce Fulton. “To play alongside [the other performers] is insane.”

Snowden shows the human side of Edward Snowden

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt brings the human side of ex-NSA employee Edward Snowden to life in Oliver Stone's biopic Snowden.

Snowden is a well-crafted and eye-opening narrative of issues of global surveillance and government accountability in the wake of 9/11. It recreates the overpowering surprise felt when ex-NSA employee, Edward Snowden, exposed the National Security Agency (NSA)’s operations of collecting personal information from millions of people.

Playing Snowden, Joseph Gordon-Levitt once again proves that he is a high-calibre actor with his moving portrayal. Gordon-Levitt is also backed by an equally strong cast, including Shailene Woodley as Snowden’s girlfriend, Rhys Ifans as his CIA recruiter, and Zachary Quinto as investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald. Under the brilliant direction of Oliver Stone, the film creates a perfect balance between a well-paced story and the emotional struggles that Snowden experienced before seeking asylum in Russia.

Stone employs heavy usage of flashbacks to depict Snowden’s travels across the globe doing counterintelligence work, up until finally disclosing the secret activities of his job to The Guardian in 2013.

 Although the film expresses the tension of Snowden’s emotional journey, comic relief came from his occasional interactions with a fellow NSA employee who, at least for a brief time, amused with their use of sign language. On the other hand, one of the more suspenseful scenes depicted Snowden’s clever idea to use a Rubik’s Cube to conceal a chip containing stolen classified files.

The film also explores how Snowden’s personal life is affected by the secrecy of his job, which strained the relationship with his girlfriend Lindsay. He is portrayed as torn between his personal life and the passion he has for his work. Like everyone else, Snowden had his own life outside of his work — a fact that tends to be overlooked.

What Snowden did can be seen as right or wrong, depending on what political or moral ideologies you believe in. While his actions garnered as much scorn as they did praise, this film demonstrates the man’s purpose to reveal the truth rather than to conceal it.

Bret Thompson goes from amateur to mentor

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Thompson recently played in the Fraser Valley Open, finishing 13th.

This upcoming season will be one of transition for Bret Thompson. For the first time, he will not be on the course with his teammates on the SFU men’s golf team. Instead, he will be serving as student manager and as part of the coaching staff, where he’ll be around to help the team in other capacities.

“I don’t know what it’s like in other sports, but for me, I’m just being the liaison between the team and the coach,” said Thompson on his new role. “I am friends with all the guys on the team and I know how it all runs, so making sure the team atmosphere is good, being there and being supportive, but also being a friend.”

He elaborated on his role, stating, “But mostly for any coach, it’s going to be making [sure] the team has water, snacks. You keep a lot of their rain gear and umbrellas in the carts with a lighter bag. And then obviously if a guy wants help [then] you can stay with him, or if you know a guy is struggling, you can kind of walk with him for a while and make sure you keep him balanced and not let his emotions swing too much.”

Thompson was on the team for four seasons before running out of eligibility. A native of Winnipeg, he grew up playing hockey his “whole life.” Thompson would play golf from May until September, and then play hockey the rest of the months.

“It was a unique opportunity, to be able to play at an NCAA school in Canada,” he said on why he chose to come to SFU. “Also, in terms of funding, it was a lot cheaper than trying to go live in the States where some schools are like $50–60 grand. [And] it’s a better education.”

He didn’t hesitate to mention what his favourite memory was playing with the team.

“My first year, we weren’t a good team,” he explained. “I came and I would talk to other athletes and I’d be like ‘I’m on the golf team,’ and they’d be like, ‘We have a golf team?’

“[My] second year we went to regionals, and that was our goal for the year. We got in, we were prepped, and then we got lucky. We were way behind going into the final round, and only the top six advance to nationals,” he continued. “We played really well in the morning, and we were sitting by the pool in the afternoon thinking that we would go
home tomorrow. And then we look at the leaderboard and
all of a sudden, all these teams start moving up.

“The hardest thing is finding the balance between the schoolwork and the practice.”

“We snuck in by like one or two [strokes]. It was so cool because we never expected that. That was some of the happiest we’ve been as a team for sure.”

Now that his amateur career is over, Thompson hopes to pass some knowledge to new players in his role as student manager.

“The hardest thing is finding the balance between the schoolwork and the practice,” he said on what advice he’d give to new student athletes. “Especially for the guys who move onto residence. It’s kind of completely different when you’re living away from home the first time. A lot of the time you find yourself in a really big social group, and being able to balance social life
and finding enough time to put in all the work you need to for golf [is tough].”

A psychology major, Thompson has two more semesters of classes before he graduates. In terms of next steps, besides helping out with the team, he hopes to turn his golf skills into a professional career. Thompson has already played in a professional tournament earlier this month.

On what it’s like to transition between amateur and professional golf he said,“When you play at an amateur event, all you think about is winning. And it’s tough to win in any tournament, but that’s all you’re focused on.” He continued. But once you get into your pro event, even if you don’t have your best game, you’re still thinking ‘maybe I can grind out a top 10 and get a cheque,’ as opposed to amateur [tournaments] where youdon’t get a reward unless you
win. So I didn’t play my best, but I grinded out 13th place and made 400 bucks. It’s better than nothing.”

Thompson plans to try and make professional golfing work “for the next couple of years.” If that doesn’t work out, he plans on either going back to school for his master’s degree in psychology or
becoming a teaching professional for golf.

SFU Surrey honours Terry Fox with Post-it Art

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Students at SFU’s Surrey campus were welcomed back to school this semester with some unique artwork.

The Post-it Art Competition, hosted by the SFU Surrey Terry Fox Coordinating Committee, helped raise awareness for the Terry Fox Walk and Run, and brought students and staff together to indulge their creativity by using an office mainstay: the Post-it note.

Two of the windows on Podium 3 were covered in multicoloured sticky notes, making out two designs: the name “Terry Fox,” and a silhouette of Terry’s running figure. These art pieces, created by the entrants, added a pop of colour to the otherwise grey columns and walls.

Students and staff came together from September 12–23 to create artwork that centred around the theme of Terry Fox and his legacy. Soon, the windows along Podium 3 and the fourth floor glass balcony overlooking the Mezzanine were covered in Post-it Notes.

The use of office supplies to create artwork is not new. One creative competition came from New York, when an employee used Post-it notes to write out a simple “Hi” and waited for someone to respond. Soon after, an employee in a building across from them replied back with “Sup.” Within days, a full-out “Post-it war” broke out, with companies in both buildings working to create both simple and elaborate designs, from Pac-Man to Spider-Man.

Trisha Dulku, the community projects coordinator, hoped that bringing the Post-it Art Competition to Surrey would not only get students connected with the Terry Fox cause but also provide a creative outlet for students, to help them break up studying and schoolwork.

“In the past, there was always a problem with student engagement for the Terry Fox Run at Surrey,” Dulku told The Peak. “This [Post-it Art Competition] is a great opportunity for students to connect with other students as well as faculty and staff.”

Staff member Alison Chan, who is a coordinator for community engagement, agreed with Dulku: “An activity like this is great for [staff], because we usually don’t get to do creative stuff like this.”

First-year student Kaitlyn Trim, who participated in the competition as part of the faculty of arts and social sciences First-Year Learning Community team, enjoyed the opportunity to work collectively with her peers to create something special.

“Working on [the Post-it Art] definitely made it more personal,” Trim said. “Seeing your own peers making something happen is encouraging, and on top of that, the artwork is really nice to look at.”

SFU alumni, like Manjot Badesha, also got in on the action. Badesha helped to create the Terry Fox silhouette as part of the Terry Fox Coordinating Committee, and said that “it’s amazing to see students, staff, faculty and alumni [come] together to bring awareness to a great cause.”

Collectively, the Terry Fox Coordinating Committee hopes that this extra pop of colour will increase participation for the Terry Fox Run/Walk, which takes place on September 30.

You can sign up and run, volunteer for the event, or donate to the cause.

SFU kicks off Fair Trade Campus Week

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Since 2012, SFU has been a part of the fair trade movement. The SFU Bookstore sells fair trade merchandise across its stores, while SFU Dining Services provides Ethical Bean coffee and other ethically traded products. SFU Burnaby’s Starbucks was also the first to offer fair trade espresso in Canada; SFU received Fair Trade Canada’s Campus of the Year Award in 2014 following this decision.

According to fair trade programs coordinator Torrye Mckenzie, over 18,000 pounds of fair trade coffee has been sold at SFU, and has inspired other universities to follow the fair trade movement.

“The fair trade growth across Canadian campuses is a reflection of the changing student values,” Mark McLaughlin, executive director, Ancillary Services, told SFU News. “More and more, students now expect the products they purchase to drive positive international social change. They aspire to improve the lives of small-scale farmers globally and we are at their side in this engagement.”

According to Fair Trade Canada, fair trade products originate from small farms and plantations. The definition of “fair” trading includes adequate premiums on cost of production, a minimum cost for all products, and fair and protected workers’ rights. Producers of these farms and plantations also own 50 percent of their fair trade markets, which allows them to maintain their standards and rights as workers.

“SFU is one of the 45 campuses across Canada who are celebrating fair trade products and businesses during Fair Trade Campus Week from September 26–30. We can take pride in the fact that we are part of a national movement dedicated to bettering the lives of people in developing countries across the world,” said Mckenzie.

Throughout the week, SFU Dining Services, Renaissance Coffee, and the SFU Bookstore will host various events across campus including discounted coffee and chocolate, trivia contests, coffee sampling, and a banana giveaway.

Students are invited to engage with the event on social media, using the hashtag #FTCampusSFU.

Protesters march against pipeline in Vancouver streets

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“Can’t drink oil, keep it in the soil!”

Vancouverites heard this and other chants on the morning of September 19, when about 20 protesters made their way through the downtown core protesting the construction of a Trans Mountain Pipeline in BC.

The proposed project would be an expansion to the existing pipeline and has been a controversial issue for Burnaby residents, SFU students, and local governments for the past five years. The project saw the Edmonton to Burnaby pipeline tripled in capacity, dramatically increasing the number of tankers being loaded in the Burrard Inlet and exporting oil from the tar sands to international markets.

Before the march left its rallying point from BC Place, several activists explained to a crowd of listeners why they were so vocal.

Audrey Siegl, a prominent local activist who has spoken at many anti-pipeline events, explained that although the Trudeau government is conducting more public consultations about the pipeline, the councils don’t reflect popular opinion.

“When this government [. . .] consults with the electeds, they’re consulting with themselves,” said Siegl, referring to the First Nations elected officials. She and other speakers accused the consultations of being used as an excuse to push through the pipeline despite vocal opposition.

At the Vancouver protest, Ariel Martz-Oberlander spoke about how concerned citizens should seize the opportunity to tell the government what they thought about the project. “I think we should celebrate our ‘no’!” she said to cheers, adding that “we’re in the right place and we’re the right people to stop this pipeline.”

The hopeful spirit stems from a pipeline project being blocked earlier this year. Enbridge’s Northern Gateway was rejected by the Federal Court of Appeal after it was found that Ottawa had not sufficiently consulted with indigenous peoples who would be affected by the pipeline. The federal government has chosen not to appeal the court’s decision.

Proponents of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project say that it will result in economic benefits for British Columbia and Alberta, but critics hotly dispute the cited figures. A report from 2014 by SFU’s Centre for Public Policy Research found that the project would only create one-third of the jobs reported by Kinder Morgan.

The Vancouver protest comes hot on the heels of reports indicating that Trudeau is likely to approve the Trans Mountain Expansion. The National Energy Board recommended its approval on May 19 with 157 conditions, and a final decision from the federal government is expected in December.

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