Overview

• Dale Swampy of the National Coalition of Chiefs called for a renewed oil line to northern B.C., branding the concept “Northern Gateway 2.0.”
• Swampy endorsed a route to the Port of Prince Rupert aligned with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s push for federal support.
• Smith told coalition members she wants Indigenous communities to hold equity in major projects and to generate their own-source revenues.
• Swampy argued equity must include seats on project boards to influence hiring, contracting and environmental oversight.
• The original Enbridge Northern Gateway was halted after the Federal Court of Appeal found Ottawa failed to properly consult, following strong opposition from many First Nations and environmental groups.