Our newsletter: 05 June 2025 BC Hydro’s planned expansion of transmission lines Challenged BC law benefits LNG Two new BC government laws — the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act, Bill 14, and the Infrastructure Projects Act, Bill 15, ran into opposition from some First Nations groups, and BC municipalities. Some Indigenous organizations protested lack …
Two new BC government bills — the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act, Bill 14, and the Infrastructure Projects Act, Bill 15, ran into opposition from some First Nations groups. Some Indigenous organizations decried lack of advance consultation on the proposed laws. But a point that critics miss is that Bill 14 means some benefit …
Our Alliance joins Indigenous groups in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to support LNG exports as ‘the first step on a road that includes hydrogen, nuclear power technology and other innovations.’ The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Via email: mark.carney@parl.gc.ca May 26, 2025 Re: Energy …
Our newsletter: 22 May 2025 Chief David Jimmie 36 Nations buy into BC gas pipeline system The Stonlasec8 Alliance of 36 First Nations in BC plans a $715-million investment in Enbridge’s Westcoast natural-gas pipeline system. It will give them a 12.5% interest in it. “A significant milestone for Stonlasec8 First Nations and we are incredibly …
The Public Policy Forum presented Crystal Smith (elected chief councillor of the Haisla Nation and chair of our Alliance) with its Testimonial Dinner 2025 Award in recognition of her leadership in the energy sector. Here are points from her acceptance speech on April 24, including her call for Indigenous ownership and partnership in resource projects. …
