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Enbridge Toronto Cuts Talking Points

Key Messages#

Enbridge's Profitability vs. Public Safety:#

  • Enbridge is highly profitable
  • 13.51% net profit margin in 2023

  • $6.19 billion net income in 2023

  • Despite this, they are cutting essential frontline staff in Toronto, jeopardizing public safety, a decision prioritizing profits over the well-being of Toronto residents.

  • Their 2024 corporate report says they have "Reliable cash flow and strong balance sheet" and that safety is one of their value drivers for investors.
  • Workers, communities, and investment in safety for residents of Toronto are not really seeing the benefits of that value growth and supposed dedication to safety.

Page from Enbridge 2024 Report

Impact on Emergency Response:#

  • Reduced staffing will lead to slower response times for gas leaks and other emergencies.
  • This increases the risk of catastrophic events and delays in responding to other emergencies.

Increased risk to Toronto residents:#

  • Enbridge is downloading costs and risks onto Toronto residents.
  • Fewer workers mean inadequate infrastructure audits, increasing the risk of undetected leaks and potential hazards.

Root cause: corporate culture#

  • This issue stems from Enbridge's management culture focused on cost-cutting and risk mitigation at the expense of safety.
  • This short-sighted approach prioritizes profits over the safety of Toronto residents.

Our solution#

  • We are calling on Enbridge to reverse these cuts and hire in-house workers who can prioritize safety.
  • In addition to reversing the changes and cuts, Enbridge should increase the compliment of each shift by two workers.
  • This is a simple solution that will benefit both Enbridge's long-term plan for reducing leaks, reducing risks of incident along their infrastructure, and the city of Toronto residents.

The importance of safety#

  • Our members are committed to safety and are raising this issue to protect Toronto residents.
  • Fewer leaks mean fewer greenhouse gas emissions and less natural gas leaking into our homes.
  • We use gas, and it is a safe and necessary part of the energy mix. However, it requires proper investment to remain safe.

Experts in the field#

  • We have award-winning health and safety experts from the gas sector who support our concerns.
  • We have raised this issue with Enbridge through official channels, but they have ignored us.
  • We are now taking this issue public to ensure the safety of Toronto residents.

Call to action#

  • Urge Enbridge to prioritize safety over profits.
  • Demand that they reverse these cuts and invest in adequate staffing to ensure the safety of Toronto residents.

Additional notes#

  • Emphasize the potential for catastrophic events if Enbridge's cuts are not reversed.
  • Highlight the expertise of our health and safety experts.
  • Stress the importance of public safety and the need for Enbridge to act responsibly.