Premier, coastal First Nations celebrate protections for North Coast economy, environment

The article reports that Premier David Eby reaffirmed BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban during a Prince Rupert event, highlighting a federal-provincial agreement (Canada–B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement) that maintains the ban while allowing potential Alberta-to-BC pipeline development. It notes the agreement aims to unlock over $200 billion in…

BC Premier David Eby announced that the North Coast will remain protected through the Canada-B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, keeping the oil tanker ban in place and ensuring a sustainable coastal economy. The agreement reinforces protections for the North Coast, supports jobs in fisheries, tourism, clean energy, and environmental stewardship, and…