US EditionNisga’a Nation members allege ‘heightened financial risk’ of B.C. LNG projects
Two Nisga'a members claim inadequate consultation and warn of financial risks from LNG project cost overruns and declining export demand, per lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court.
- Two members of the Nisga Nation filed a lawsuit in British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver last week, alleging the First Nation failed to consult citizens before partnering with Western LNG on the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project.
- The pipeline's cost has ballooned from $5 billion in 2014 to between $10 billion and $12 billion, despite Prime Minister Mark Carney designating the Ksi Lisims LNG facility a "nation-building" project.
- Alleging financial imprudence, plaintiffs Cecil Mercer and Stephen Nyce claim the Lisims Government's ownership structure creates significant risk, though these allegations have not yet been tested in court.
- Amid declining market demand, the lawsuit contends that infrastructure projects "rely on the export of LNG" and could become obsolete as countries transition to low-carbon energy.
- Energy Minister Adrian Dix noted a deal to supply 600 megawatts to the facility via Hydro, while the Metlakatla First Nation and The Lax have previously sought judicial review of the project.
31 Articles
31 Articles
Nisg̱a'a Nation members' lawsuit alleges no consultation before partnership with U.S. firm for LNG project
Cecil Mercer and Stephen Nyce say in their lawsuit that the pipeline project is interconnected with the Ksi Lisims floating natural-gas facility and marine export terminal near Prince Rupert, B.C., which has been dubbed a nation-building project by the federal Liberal government.
Nisga'a Nation members allege 'heightened financial risk' of BC LNG projects
The lawsuit says the projects "rely on the export of LNG," at a time of declining demand in target markets and it argues infrastructure built to facilitate LNG exports could become obsolete as countries transition to low-carbon energy.
Winnipeg Free Press
Nisga'a Nation members allege 'heightened financial risk' of B.C. LNG projects
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Loonie Politics
Nisga’a Nation members allege ‘heightened financial risk’ of B.C. LNG projects
VANCOUVER — Two members of the Nisga’a Nation have filed a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court alleging the First Nation failed to adequately consult its citizens before partnering with Western LNG on the development of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. Cecil Mercer and Stephen Nyce say in their lawsuit that the pipeline project is interconnected with the Ksi Lisims floating natural-gas facility and marine export terminal near Prince Rupert,…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
