There’s been good news for two key Indigenous LNG developments, the Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG and the Nisga’a Nation’s Ksi Lisims LNG, and thus for the benefits to come to their Indigenous stakeholders. But news media have yet to pick up on this aspect: Benefits from those projects for the Haisla and the Nisga’a will …
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 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. …
Our newsletter: 08 May 2025 LNG Canada set for production in June LNG Canada has completed the cooldown of its liquefied natural gas plant at Kitimat, and is preparing to produce its first LNG in June. That word from Reuters news service, quoting two people familiar with the process. When completed, the plant will produce 14 …
