Cross-country oil pipeline to undergo public hearings

Enbridge's Line 9 Pipeline will be going through a round of public hearings in Ontario and Quebec. 

In a report by CBC News, the Alberta-based oil company is in the middle of upgrading their pipelines in order to reverse its crude oil distribution and increase its capacity. 

However, this upgrade has residents and environmentalists concerned for their safety.

Dave Lawson is an executive in charge of the pipeline.

He argues there are too many bad rumors that's been misinforming the public.

Enbridge explains that if any leaks do happen, people from the control center in Edmonton can detect the problem, prompting staff on patrol to fix it immediately.

Despite the scrutiny, environmental experts are applauding the open discussion on the pipeline. 

Queen's University faculty Warren Mabee says that the conversation that Line 9 has brought is something worth having in discussing how Canada will use its energy resources in the future.