North Vancouver rejected a plan for a chlorine plant.

Chemtrade makes chlorine for drinking water. It has done this since 1957.

The company wanted to move to a new site near its current one.

The council voted against the plan.

The company's vice-president was surprised by the decision.

He said he was disappointed by the result.

Some councillors were worried about safety and chlorine leaks.

They think the current standards are not enough.

A councillor said chemical facilities are targets in modern conflicts.

Not everyone agrees with this decision.

Another mayor asked what kind of world we are living in.

He said if we use this logic, we won't have anything.

Chemtrade said it has a good safety record.

The company warned that closing the plant could be bad for Canada.

It said Western Canada might have to rely on the US for chlorine.

The company wants the vote to be changed.

Supporters said the plant is important for the economy.

A councillor said it's hard to find another site like this one.

A minister said the province should have been involved.

He said the decision was problematic.

Chemtrade hopes the decision can be changed.

Another city said it would welcome the plant.

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