As Carney advances Vancouver port expansion, environmentalists raise concern for at-risk species

The Canadian government is pushing forward with the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in Vancouver, classifying it as a project of national importance, which has sparked worries among environmentalists. They fear that the accelerated development could harm the Fraser River Estuary, a critical habitat for endangered orcas and salmon. This push highlights the ongoing tension between economic growth and environmental protection, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of such projects in sensitive ecosystems.