By Cheryl Jahn

Show Of Force In Support Of LNG

Jan 18, 2018 | 11:18 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman, Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead and Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth, as well as Haisla First Nation Councillor Kevin Stewart, took to the stage at the Natural Resources Forum after the morning panel. They called on all those present who were in favour of LNG to join them on stage to read a jointly-crafted letter directed at the provincial and federal governments. Once the stage was packed, Mayor Ackerman read the letter, which urges the government to support BC’s LNG sector.

“This new industry will bring new investment, create new jobs, business and training opportunities and bring new revenue to B.C. that will help support social services including hospitals, schools, transportation, and public safety,” stated Lori Ackerman, Mayor of Fort St. John.

The urging comes in light of recent trade relations with the United States.

“We need to make sure British Columbians and Canadians see the benefits of adding value to our natural gas, diversifying our trade opportunities, instead of allowing our natural gas to be shipped raw to the U.S., which is currently our only market outside Canada.”

The letter goes on to ask the provincial and federal governments to support the development of LNG to support families and communities across BC and the nation.

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