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British Columbia Premier David Eby backs minister's criticism of Tilbury LNG expansion
Premier David Eby said he assisted emergency‑management minister Kelly Greene in drafting a statement that condemned the provincial government's decision to permit the Phase 1B expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG project near her Richmond‑Steveston riding. The province issued an order‑in‑council that exempts the expansion from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Utilities Commission Act. Officials argue the project will create about 1,100 construction jobs and generate roughly $260 million in tax revenue, with construction potentially starting mid‑next year and operations as early as 2031. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said skipping the certificate step will save time and allow the project to move forward while the expansion remains subject to all other regulatory approvals. The government frames the expansion as a way to meet rising LNG demand at the Port of Vancouver and improve fuel access for Pacific‑bound vessels.
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Adrian Dix · David Eby · FortisBC · Kelly Greene · Tilbury LNG project
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The BC government issued an order‑in‑council exempting the Phase 1B Tilbury LNG expansion from the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Utilities Committee www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Kelly Greene said she was disappointed with FortisBC’s decision to proceed with Phase 1B of the Tilbury LNG project, citing safety concerns. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The expansion is promoted as a way to meet rising LNG demand at the Port of Vancouver and improve LNG fueling access for vessels travelling the Pacific. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government says the expansion will create about 1,100 construction jobs and generate $260 million in tax revenue. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Premier David Eby helped minister Kelly Greene write a statement criticizing the Tilbury LNG expansion. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Construction could start by mid‑next year with operations as early as 2031. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The exemption does not remove other regulatory approvals and permitting requirements for the project. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Energy Minister Adrian Dix said skipping the certificate step would save time and allow the expansion to proceed. www.castanet.net · looniepolitics.com