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Eby Presses Carney in Ottawa for Fast-Track Support for B.C. Major Projects

The premier seeks clarity on Ottawa’s fast-track approvals to secure funding for projects he says would bolster B.C.’s economy.

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Overview

  • Eby is in Ottawa through Thursday for meetings that include a working dinner with Prime Minister Mark Carney before his trip to Mexico.
  • British Columbia wants details on next steps and federal funding under the new expedited approvals program after LNG Canada Phase 2 and the Red Chris mine expansion made the initial review list.
  • Eby says roughly 40% of the federal nation-building project pipeline is in B.C. and he will press for additional candidates in the next tranche.
  • The premier is joined by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey, Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon and Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, with a wider agenda covering bail reform, softwood lumber support and immigration policy.
  • Eby cites a projected $11.6 billion 2025–26 deficit and has pitched projects including 11 northern mining proposals, a northwest transmission upgrade, the Haisla-led Cedar LNG venture, new wind power for BC Hydro, Burrard Inlet dredging, Port of Vancouver upgrades and a Massey Tunnel replacement.