The protesters object to Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation's proposed expansion of the mine and fear the impacts it could have on the water and surrounding areas. The letter has been edited for style:This is an open letter to the protesters at Baffinland Mary River mine site from a group of employees at the mine. We do not pretend to represent the views of the majority of Baffinland's workers, but we do represent a sizeable minority. A message to the public just learning about this: workers at Baffinland are safe, and have not been in danger at any stage of this situation. The protesters said from the start that they would let flights leave in cases of emergency.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2021 21:34 UTC