Just trying to figure out who the author of this piece works for?  My guess is the oil business, however:
"And it has nothing to do with safety concerns. These are the direct responsibility of the federal government, especially in the marine area, where the main risks lie. To deal with these responsibilities, Ottawa has spent or promised billions of dollars in new Coast Guard activity, navigational resources and so on – all without demanding a penny extra from the oil-pipeline company other than proper safety measures for its own shipping, just as it must provide for the integrity of its route across the land."

Is that not also hypocrisy?   Why does the oil business get to privatize profits but if a rupture happens it is the responsibility of the tax payer (Federal gov't)?  Seems to me that is not altogether fair; though I admit I am unclear on all the specifics etc......now I will google this guys name to see his background.