WASHINGTON — The Canadian government has accused a U.S. federal agency of a dishonest intervention in the Keystone XL pipeline debate, voicing its displeasure in a combative diplomatic letter.
Ambassador Gary Doer said the Environmental Protection Agency used out-of-date data, worst-case scenarios, and erroneous comparisons in its submission on the pipeline.
"One is left with the conclusion that there has been significant distortion and omission to arrive at the EPA's conclusion," Doer wrote in a letter sent to Secretary of State John Kerry, the cabinet member in charge of the file.
The missive was released as the pipeline saga opened a new chapter Wednesday: the U.S. Congress passed a pro-Keystone bill for the first time, setting the stage for a possible showdown with the Obama administration.
Doer urged the administration to consider the project on its merits — and treat the EPA claims with skepticism.
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