Eby defends minister’s criticism of LNG expansion, citing ‘big tent’
Eby said the government still supports the project as FortisBC says the expansion could create 1,100 construction jobs and $260 million in tax revenue.
- British Columbia Premier David Eby revealed he helped Cabinet Minister Kelly Greene draft a statement criticizing the Phase 1B expansion of the FortisBC Tilbury LNG project.
- The province issued an order-in-council on Friday exempting the expansion from obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Utilities Commission Act.
- Energy Minister Adrian Dix cited $260 million in tax revenues and 1,100 construction jobs, while Greene, representing Richmond-Steveston, stated the project "raises concerns about a possible safety incident" near her riding.
- Defending the public dissent, Eby noted his government operates a "big tent," allowing ministers to voice disagreements on this long-standing community issue important to Greene.
- Construction could begin by the middle of next year, with operations starting by 2031 to meet rising LNG demand at the Port of Vancouver and across the Pacific.
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Eby defends minister's criticism on LNG expansion citing 'big tent'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing plans for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant neighbouring her riding, despite his government advocating for the project.
Eby defends minister’s criticism of LNG expansion, citing ‘big tent’
B.C. Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing plans for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant neighbouring her riding, despite his government advocating for the project.
The Toronto Star
Eby defends minister’s criticism on LNG expansion citing ‘big tent’
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing plans for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant neighbouring her riding, despite his
Winnipeg Free Press
Eby defends minister's descent on LNG expansion citing 'big tent'
SURREY - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing plans for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant neighbouring her riding, despite his government advocating for the project.
Eby defends minister's dissent on LNG expansion citing 'big tent'
SURREY — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he helped a cabinet minister write her statement denouncing plans for the expansion of a liquefied natural gas plant neighbouring her riding, despite his government advocating for the project.
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