Resource Benefits Alliance Archive 2019

With municipal and regional leaders seeking an expanded share of provincial revenues on resources from the Northwest, we will track the items of interest related to efforts of the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance membership in their discussions with provincial government.


2019


October


October 1 -- Northwestern BC mayors want more revenue from resource projects  (audio)


September

September 30 -- Northwest leaders encouraged by Horgan's commitment to Resource Revenue Sharing 
September 30 -- Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain outlines checklist of themes explored at UBCM  NCR
September 30 -- 'We need to get an agreement in place that will stand the test of time": John Horgan speaks to the work ahead for the northwest Benefit Alliance initiative NCR
September 28 -- Premier's address to UBCM provides reassurance for rural communities; but few dollars so far for revenue sharing concerns  NCR
September 27 -- Province commits to negotiating revenue-sharing agreement with northwest BC municipalities

June

June 19 -- Finance Committee hears range of views/commentary during Prince Rupert stop  NCR
June 7 -- Former Mayor Jack, has Jennifer's back! Especially when it comes to provincial funding for City Council  NCR

May

May 23 -- Greetings from City Hall to your door this week; as Prince Rupert Property Tax Bills arrive NCR

March

March 5 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance to create Manager's position for government engagement process NCR

February

February 26 -- MLA's Rice and Ross exchange views on recent funding announcement for the Northwest  NCR
February 19 -- Mayor, MLA make use of the weekend to hail Provincial government's funding announcement  NCR
February 16 -- Province unveils $100 million grant for Northern B.C. communities
February 16 -- Province announces $100 million grant funding for Northwest communities
February 16 -- Province of British Columbia announces capital grant program for Northwest communities  NCR


January

January 8 -- Shuffle of leadership positions may be ahead for Resource Benefits Alliance  NCR



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Resource Benefits Alliance Archive

With municipal and regional leaders seeking an expanded share of provincial revenues on resources from the Northwest, we will track the items of interest related to efforts of the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance membership in their discussions with provincial government.


2018

May 19 -- Questions on hotel tax, Resource Benefits Alliance part of contribution from MLA Ross to Finance Estimates session  NCR

April 27 -- The Mayor's Hays 2.0 update ... There's a bit of woe, some blame to show and a dream to sew ... BUT mostly we need some money to flow!
April 26 -- Ellis Ross seeks details on NDP Plans for Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance
April 25 -- Small Business Committee Report finds common ground with many City Council initiatives
April 23 -- City's Small Business advisory committee to deliver report to Council tonight
April 10 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance to receive provincial funding for future engagement

March 30 -- Recent tour with John Horgan highlights expanded role for Nathan Cullen with Federal NDP
March 27 -- Tours, Meeting, Social events and Photo Ops make for Horgan tour of Prince Rupert
March 23 -- NDP LNG modifications stoke ambitions for Kitimat LNG projects
March 15 -- In submission to provincial government; Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance seeks solutions to challenges of rural communities
March 5 -- City's Budget Presentation now available online; providing City's message along with a review of revenues, expenses and taxation loads
March 2 -- Some rumblings of discontent from one of the BC NDP's most loyal constituencies

February 23  -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Missing from BC Budget overview


2017

October 2017 -- Ellis Ross returns to themes on RBA initiative during Committee session

September 2017 -- Northwest politicians hail progress on Resource Benefit Alliance negotiations
September 2017 -- NDP government appears to cool towards Northwest Resource Benefits calls for increased revenues
August 2017 -- Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance members hail new government's engagement on revenue issues
August  2017 -- Northwest Resource Benefits video highlights Alliance talking points from Victoria trip
May 2017 -- Resource Benefits Alliance hails NDP leader's support for better arrangement


2016

October 27 -- Northwest British Columbia Resource Benefits Alliance still seeking an agreement from the Province

2015 

August 2015 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance to hold Summit on Revenue sharing
August 2015 -- Northwest leaders meet on Resource Benefits Alliance
January 2015 -- City of Prince Rupert signs Memorandum of Understanding with Northwest BC Resources Benefits Alliance


2014

October 2014 -- Northwest Benefit Alliance outlines its mission for City Council
October 2014 -- Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance to make presentation to Council tonight
September 2014 -- Council giving thought to joining Northwest Alliance initiative