Bill Approved for Transmission Line in Northern B.C.

A B.C. bill to expedite the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line, which will double electricity flow from Prince George to Terrace, passed its third reading in the legislature. The $6 billion project, central to Premier David Eby’s economic strategy, aims to support critical mineral projects and LNG terminals. Despite opposition attempts to delay the bill and concerns from the B.C. Green Party regarding transparency and First Nations consultation, it received support from the ruling NDP. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is set to loan B.C. Hydro $140 million for the project.

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