Representatives from British Columbia's First Nations will be meeting with provincial and federal government ministers and LNG proponents October 9 and 10 to discuss the opportunities and impacts of LNG development on First Nations.
The summit will be hosted in Prince George by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, and is intended to build relationships between all parties and discuss challenges inherent in LNG development in B.C.
"This is the first time all governments and industry in the LNG have come together in one place to discuss the associated risks and benefits," the tribal council said in a release.
"It is hoped that it will outline if large-scale development of LNG infrastructure in B.C. is both realistic and achievable."
Speakers will include the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Canada Norihiro Okuda, as well as:
- Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver;
- Nathan Cullen, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP;
- Bob Zimmer, Prince George-Peace River, MP;
- John Rustad, Nechako Lakes MLA;
- Frank Eichgruen, manager of policy, Western Diversification;
- Eric Magnuson, RDG, Aboriginal Affairs, BC Region;
- David Murry, major project coordinator at AANDC;
- Oliver Ray, ED at North Central Local Government Association;
- Greg Rozitis, Canada Rep, events committee at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan; and
- Wilf Wakely, chair at Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
