Eby Reaffirms North Coast Tanker Ban as Pipeline Debate Continues
Eby said the 50-year moratorium protects the North Coast’s $3 billion economy as Alberta and B.C. discuss a possible pipeline pathway.
- On July 29, Premier David Eby reaffirmed the North Coast crude oil tanker ban at the Crest Hotel Convention Centre in Prince Rupert, emphasizing the policy protects the region's ecologically significant coastline while allowing communities to focus on economic growth.
- The announcement aligns with the British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, a federal-provincial plan signed earlier this month to unlock more than $200 billion in investment opportunities while supporting a North Coast economy worth more than $3 billion annually.
- Coastal First Nations leaders celebrated the reaffirmation; Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations, stated, "The announcement represents decades of work by Coastal First Nations to protect the North Coast." Gaagwiis Jason Alsop added the agreement balances stewardship with sustainable development.
- Conservative energy critic Larry Neufeld called the ban an "economic blockade," arguing resource development and environmental protection can coexist; Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond emphasized the certainty allows local officials to prioritize managing rapid community growth.
- Eby confirmed his government will continue consulting First Nations regarding potential Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline projects through the federal Major Projects Office, though Lyackson Hereditary Chief Laxele expressed concerns the province must not minimize First Nations roles in southern territories.
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B.C. Premier reaffirms North Coast oil tanker ban during Prince Rupert visit - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
B.C. Premier David Eby used an appearance in Prince Rupert on July 29 to highlight the Canada–British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, and in particular, the reaffirmation of the North Coast crude oil tanker ban. The premier − appearing at the Crest Hotel Convention Centre with other provincial leaders, Coastal First Nations leaders and local elected officials − described the ban as a decision that will allow northwest B.C. communities…
B.C. Premier reaffirms North Coast oil tanker ban during Prince Rupert visit - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
B.C. Premier David Eby used an appearance in Prince Rupert on July 29 to highlight the Canada–British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, and in particular, the reaffirmation of the North Coast crude oil tanker ban. The premier − appearing at the Crest Hotel Convention Centre with other provincial leaders, Coastal First Nations leaders and local elected officials − described the ban as a decision that will allow northwest B.C. communities…
B.C. Premier reaffirms North Coast oil tanker ban during Prince Rupert visit - Northern Sentinel
B.C. Premier David Eby used an appearance in Prince Rupert on July 29 to highlight the Canada–British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, and in particular, the reaffirmation of the North Coast crude oil tanker ban. The premier − appearing at the Crest Hotel Convention Centre with other provincial leaders, Coastal First Nations leaders and local elected officials − described the ban as a decision that will allow northwest B.C. communities…
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B.C. Premier reaffirms North Coast oil tanker ban during Prince Rupert visit
B.C. Premier David Eby used an appearance in Prince Rupert on July 29 to highlight the Canada–British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, and in particular, the reaffirmation of the North Coast crude oil tanker ban. The premier − appearing at the Crest Hotel Convention Centre with other provincial leaders, Coastal First Nations leaders and local elected officials − described the ban as a decision that will allow northwest B.C. communities…
Eby reaffirms north coast tanker ban as pipeline debate continues
Premier David Eby was in Prince Rupert Wednesday to highlight a federal-provincial agreement that keeps British Columbia’s North Coast tanker ban in place, while debate continues over future pipeline development and Indigenous consultation. The Canada–B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement was first announced nearly a month ago by Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The agreement is expected to unlock more than $200 billion in investment opportun…
Premier Eby in Prince Rupert to celebrate north coast protections
Wednesday July 29, 2026 | PRINCE RUPERT, BC [Posted at 1:45 pm] | Updated 1:57 pm] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Today BC Premier David Eby held a news conference in Prince Rupert regarding economic and environmental protections for the North Coast. The premier was accompanied by Minister of Environment and Parks […] The post Premier Eby in Prince Rupert to celebrate north coast protections appeared first on Island Social Trends.
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