Duane Lauritsen died in Calgary on November 5, 2019. Image: Submitted Canadian Prosperity Pipelines Corporation, which recently announced its plans for a new transcontinental oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alta. to Saint John, N.B., suffered a major setback with the death of its founder, president and CEO Duane Lauritsen on Nov. 5. He is believed to have suffered a heart attack in his hotel while on business for the project in Calgary. He had given the final presentation of the day at the National Coalition of Chiefs convention on Nov. 4. Lauritsen’s bio describes him as a Canadian Federalist “who believes that a strong and united Canadian Confederation is the key to Canadian prosperity, both within Canada’s borders, and on the world stage.” A statement on the company’s website says Lauritsen “was in Calgary, doing what he loved: sharing his dream of empowerment and prosperity for Indigenous Peoples throughout Canada. We know that he was truly honoured to have been invited to Treaty 7 Territory to share with the National Coalition of Chiefs. “In his pursuit for a truly united and prosperous Canada, he created a legacy. We believe that his legacy will be realized, not only by CP3, but […]
