A humpback whale is seen just outside of Hartley Bay along the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C., Sept, 17, 2013. Canada's government on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, approved a controversial pipeline proposal that would bring oil to the Pacific Coast for shipment to Asia, a major step in the country's efforts to diversify its oil exports if it can overcome fierce opposition from environmental and aboriginal groups. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward) ( Canada Northern Gateway )