First Nations LNG Alliance Searching for Answers After Province Fails to Respond to Letter Issuing Industry Concerns

A letter sent last month highlighting the First Nations LNG Alliance’s concerns over the future of the industry in BC has yet to receive a response.

In their initial letter, the Alliance pointed to a failure to mention LNG development at all in Premier David Eby’s first throne speech.

With that letter going unanswered, and Budget 2023 remaining silent on LNG, the Alliance is looking for clarity.

Their concerns stem not only from a lack of expressed commitment, but also from delays in regulatory approvals.

For example, under the current regulatory process, a decision on the Haisla Nation-owned Cedar LNG project should have come last December.

But the project remains a question mark, despite the province ruling that it would not have an adverse impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

It would also be powered by clean renewable energy, utilize a floating design to minimize terrestrial impacts, and is located away from culturally and ecologically sensitive areas.

They also note that the Nisga’a Nation-led Ksi Lisims project remains stuck in the regulatory approval process as well.

According to the Alliance, approval of the projects would provide significant economic benefits to First Nations, in line with provincial commitments to UNDRIP.

You can view their full release at this link.