First Nations LNG Alliance
This October, Karen Ogen-Toews was invited to attend the fall meeting of The American Bar Association in Tokyo, Japan in order to communicate the perspective of many First Nations in B.C. who support LNG development. The theme of this year’s conference was The Pacific Century: Progress and Predictions and consisted of over 60 panel discussions. …
Most of the media coverage of the federal government’s approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project has been presented as a positive outcome for industry and government, and a negative one for First Nations. The simple truth is, not all First Nations are opposed to the project. In fact, many along the project’s route are …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C. – September 28, 2016 – The First Nations LNG Alliance (FNLNGA) supports the federal government’s approval of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Prince Rupert, B.C., based on the proponent meeting 190 stringent conditions to mitigate environmental impacts. The prominence placed on meaningful First Nations consultation and engagement demonstrates a proactive …
In recent months there has been much debate and speculation around the viability of B.C.’s liquid natural gas industry. The widespread slowdown of project approvals and financial investment decisions has come as a result of numerous challenges facing the industry. With a decline in market demand for LNG, criticisms surrounding regulatory processes, heightened climate-change considerations …
