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B.C., Federal Governments Support LNG Facility that's Opposed by some First Nations
The Ksi Lisims LNG terminal is expected to export 12 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually, with up to 450 construction jobs and 250 permanent jobs planned, amid contested Indigenous consent.
- The British Columbia and federal governments support the Ksi Lisims LNG export facility, which faces opposition from some First Nations and environmentalists.
- B.C. Environment Minister Tamara Davidson and B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix approved the environmental assessment certificate for the project.
- Federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin announced her decision to greenlight the project for the next stage of permits.
- The Environmental Assessment Office noted consultations with 10 First Nations, where consent was granted by Gitgaat and Kitselas but denied by Lax Kwalaams, Metlakatla, and Kitsumkalum.
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B.C., federal governments support huge LNG facility, opposed by some First Nations
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