The B.C. government intends to recall the legislature July 13,
2015, to debate legislation that would enable the project agreement
signed between the Province and Pacific NorthWest LNG, Finance Minister
and government house leader Michael de Jong announced today.

“The company has met its commitment to ratify the agreement we signed,
which establishes the path to a final investment decision on the
project,” said de Jong. “Now it’s for the government to address our
commitment, which will see the public release of the PDA and the
introduction of legislation that would both ratify this agreement and
enable future agreements with other proponents.”

The proposed project also requires a positive outcome from the federal
environmental assessment process, as well as a strong commitment to
continued constructive engagement with Coast Tsimshian and other First
Nations. The Province will continue to work with First Nations and the
proponent as they work to achieve the highest environmental standards,
including the protection and enhancement of the fish habitat.

Developing an LNG industry in British Columbia will result in some of the
largest private-sector investments in the province’s history, stimulating
significant economic activity throughout the province.