Since 1997 major marine oil and fuel spills have come from two types of vessels, cruise ships and container ships, yet the NDP and the mayor of Vancouver continue to promote increases in this type of vessel traffic.  Ban all commercial vessels from the Port of Vancouver if you really believe what  you claim.  The Provinces of BC and Quebec should be compensated reasonably for providing access but they should not be able to block pipelines or transmission lines.  Quebec for years has held NFLD hostage, federal politicians have allowed this to happen.