B.C. secures landmark agreement to power decades of jobs, prosperity, growth

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Premier David Eby has secured a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney that sets British Columbia on a generational path to prosperity, unlocking jobs for workers, support for vital public services and infrastructure, and protecting the tanker ban and British Columbia’s pristine northern coast.

“This agreement is about building B.C.’s future – not just for this year, but for generations to come. It means more good jobs for workers and more opportunities to train for better pay, all while protecting the beautiful places that make our province so remarkable,” said Premier Eby. “This deal will deliver faster commutes as we build critical infrastructure, less pollution as we power growth with clean electricity, and the kind of shared prosperity that funds strong public services. I want to thank the Prime Minister for recognizing the key role B.C. is playing in building a stronger, more independent Canada.”

“British Columbians have always known how to build big and how to build well. Today, Canada and British Columbia are building on that legacy by further accelerating major energy projects and trade corridors, protecting our land and waters, and giving workers the support they need to help build Canada strong,” said Prime Minister Carney. “Together, we’re turning British Columbia’s enormous economic potential into lasting prosperity. We’re building British Columbia strong to build Canada strong for all.”

Canada and B.C. will continue discussions on federal support to build on B.C.’s natural resource strengths. This includes a new federal commitment to delivering on port infrastructure and additional support for the forest and steel sectors in the face of U.S. tariffs. In an increasingly uncertain world, B.C. can help provide the critical minerals, energy and resources that trusted allies need from a stable, reliable partner – with some of the lowest-carbon LNG in the world, helping support energy security, while reducing global emissions.

This agreement supports B.C.’s Look West jobs and economic growth plan that will see more than $88 billion in proposed major projects reaching a final investment decision over the next three years. By securing a fair share from the federal government, B.C. expects to strengthen its fiscal foundation and improve front-line public services. (news.gov.bc.ca)