Legislation passed in the legislature enabling LNG project agreements sets the stage for unprecedented levels of investment, job creation, and economic activity.

To celebrate the incredible work of the Royal Canadian Legion in British Columbia the Province is proclaiming June 23-29 Legion Week.

Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman has issued the following statement following Pacific NorthWest LNG's preliminary investment decision:

Agreements reached between the government of B.C. and Pacific NorthWest LNG establish the path to a final investment decision on the project and set the stage for a potential US$36-billion investment in Northern B.C. that will likely be a key driver of jobs and economic activity in the province.

Premier Christy Clark and Deputy Premier Rich Coleman welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper's action to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.'s liquefied natural gas industry through a new tax relief.

The Province and the Nisga'a Lisims Government are celebrating the passage of two key pieces of legislation and two economic benefit agreements that support the Nisga'a Nation's efforts to become a major participant in B.C.'s liquefied natural gas export economy.