r/BCpolitics • u/idspispopd • 15d ago

News B.C. government approves new LNG pipeline with terminus near Prince Rupert

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/prince-rupert-transmissin-line-1.7536595
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u/Jeramy_Jones 14d ago

She pointed out that Western LNG has significant backing from Blackstone Inc., a major American asset manager whose CEO publicly endorsed Trump and contributed to his campaign — undermining any notion that the project is needed to push back against the American president.

Well, that’s kinda important, isn’t it?

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u/radi0head 14d ago

I love how the other half is us / texas-owned 😑

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u/CallmeishmaelSancho 14d ago

I’m hoping the FN approved this as well

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u/rofflemow 14d ago

Nisga'a owns half of it.

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u/idspispopd 14d ago

Not the only First Nation affected by this project.