As B.C. waits for the provincial budget to be unveiled February 21, B.C. independent power producer Alterra Power Corp. is calling for government support for B.C.'s resource sectors.
"Our province's future well-being and ability to pay for our world-class social programs stems from our ability to retain and attract new investments especially in our natural resources sectors," Alterra executive vice-chairman Donald McInnes told Business in Vancouver.
McInnes advocated that the province:
- work with the federal government on permitting reform with a goal of "one project, one process";
- take advantage of the natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) opportunities as identified in the provincial government's strategies and create as much wealth as possible from these; and
- continue to create meaningful partnerships with First Nations to build the next phase of BC's clean energy legacy.
Yesterday, BIV presented budget priorities for B.C.'s mining industry. See Monday's edition for more on B.C. industry's wishlist.
