Canadian companies and Indigenous communities are
collaborating to turn ideas into solutions that will benefit
Canada and the world
KITIMAAT VILLAGE, BC,
July 8,
2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to building a clean and
prosperous economy, with people at the centre. Canada has a long history of being a global
supplier of green energy. The government is working to facilitate
the transition to clean energy sources and is looking for reliable
partners to ensure the Canadian economy is a leader in that
transition. It's why we are investing in projects that make our
economy cleaner, and doing it fairly. That includes work to advance
economic reconciliation in ways that provide Indigenous communities
with new opportunities to share in the benefits of growth and to
help lead the way in the economy of the future, an economy that
supports good jobs, that supports our international partners and
that supports a healthier environment.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe
Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
announced the government's support for a partnership between the
Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
This project presents an exciting opportunity for Canada, as it is expected to commercialize one
of the lowest-carbon-intensity liquified natural gas (LNG)
facilities in the world and represents the largest
Indigenous-majority-owned infrastructure project in Canada.
Cedar LNG is advancing a project that aligns with Canada's priority of decarbonizing the
industrial transformation of heavy emitters and supporting energy
security for its partners and allies, including those in the
Indo-Pacific region. This project would establish Canada as a global leader in the production of
low-carbon LNG and, in doing so, provide unique opportunities for
the Haisla Nation and the region and support the global transition
to a low-carbon future.
Quotes
"In the last few years, the world has changed a lot. But the
innovative spirit of Canadians remains the same. It is because of
them that Canada is ready and able
to deliver solutions the world needs, like the LNG that our
partners are looking for, developed in a cleaner, fairer way than
ever before. The partnership between the Haisla Nation and Pembina
Pipeline Corporation is a model for Canada and the world. This project is about
economic reconciliation, it's about energy security, it's about
clean energy, it's about building a better future for all
Canadians."
– The Honourable François-Philippe
Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
"Indigenous participation in large projects in the natural
resources and energy sectors aims to ensure that Indigenous Peoples
can benefit fully from the advantages provided by Canada's economic growth. Today's announcement
of the largest Indigenous-majority-owned resource project in
Canadian history is an important step on the path to
reconciliation, as well as a significant step for Canada's economic growth and prosperity for
generations to come."
– The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Finance
"The Haisla Nation is grateful to the Government of Canada for its support of Cedar LNG and for
helping to make Canada's first
Indigenous-majority-owned LNG export facility a reality. Together
with our partner Pembina, we are changing the face of the Canadian
energy sector, in a manner that respects Indigenous values of
environmental and cultural protection. Collaboration with all
levels of government is essential in ensuring that Indigenous
communities can access the same opportunities as other Canadians to
meaningfully advance reconciliation and deliver prosperity for all
Canadians."
– Crystal Smith, Chief Councilor of the Haisla Nation
Quick facts
- Cedar LNG is a Haisla Nation–led partnership. Haisla Nation
(50.1%) is the band government of the Haisla people, who reside on
British Columbia's northwest
coast. The other partner is Pembina Pipeline Corporation (49.9%), a
Calgary-based midstream service
provider that has been serving North
America's energy industry for 70 years, including over 50
years in British Columbia.
- The company announced on June 25,
2024, that it will be moving forward with a project that
will deliver industry-leading, low-carbon, cost-competitive
Canadian LNG to overseas markets and contribute to global energy
security, while delivering jobs and economic prosperity to the
region.
- Cedar LNG will use clean hydroelectricity from the BC Hydro
grid to liquefy and deliver world-leading, low-emissions LNG to
overseas markets. Engineering innovations, such as a first-of-its
kind spread mooring system, enable the nearshore floating LNG
facility to minimize negative impacts on the local community and
environment. The first implementation of air-cooled process
technology in the world further reduces the environmental impacts
of the facility.
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