TD Bank response re Dakota Access Pipeline & Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project
...With regard to the Dakota Access Pipeline syndicated deal, we understand and respect the concerns raised about this engagement as well as the peaceful demonstrations that people used to express their views... TD commissioned an independent human rights study to better understand the complex issues involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline... Drawing upon their findings, TD continues to review our due diligence policies and make improvements, where appropriate.
...As it relates to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project, TD has been following the project closely for many years, including Kinder Morgan's adoption of best practices around management of environmental and social risk, Indigenous engagement and benefit sharing, and incorporation of Indigenous knowledge...