Councillor Nick Adey offered up some comments on the challenges of
policing in the Northwest at Monday's Council session
As Monday's City Council session was wrapping up Councillor Nick Adey raised a topic for potential future consideration by his fellow council members, that of exploring further some of the challenges faced by the local detachment of the RCMP.
Calling attention to incidents in Terrace over the most recent May long weekend, (something we put some focus on with a blog item on May 23rd), the city councillor recounted some of his own experiences at Lakelse park that weekend and then wondered aloud for Council, as to what kind of challenges the local Prince Rupert detachment may have faced during that period of time.
"I was in Terrace, I was actually at Lakelse on May long weekend, so I was struck by the speed of some of the quads and some of the activities that were going on. And then just after that a news article came out about the RCMP's experience of that in the Lakelse area and how difficult that was for them. And I guess I just have a question, that maybe we could pursue an answer to. And that is what does that look like closer to home, in terms of the challenges facing police on a May long weekend here, I don't know the answer to that, so I'm simply asking"
Unlike some of the other communities in the Northwest such as Terrace or Kitimat, for whatever
reason Prince Rupert City Council does not include an RCMP report, or regular presentation to council as part of their council proceedings.
Rarely it seems inviting the detachment head to speak at Council to review any issues or concerns that may be related to policing in the community.
It won't be as big a shift in the Northwest as in some other Bell Media markets, as the national radio chain rebrands thirteen of its radio stations under a new Banner of PURE Country radio.
In the Northwest that will make for a subtle change to CJFW programming as the long time FM favourite has been a country station since it signed on the air in the mid 1980's to serve Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat and other communities of the Northwest.
The new version of the popular sound from the northwest radio station will see local morning and afternoon drive shows along with a range of features through the rest of the day and night from iHeartRadio's national service.
The new sound in the region will be identified as BC North's Pure Country
Locally, Mel Kemmis, the General Manager for Bell Media BC North provided a look for CFTK (also owned by Bell Media) at the rebranding from the Northwest perspective.
The topic seems an unlikely one for the what was once one of the rainiest locations in Canada, but with a couple of summers behind us of hot and dry weather and more of the same seemingly ahead for 2019, the prospect of a forest fire breaking out around Prince Rupert was on the mind of Councillor Barry Cunningham on Monday evening.
"A year ago, two years ago this would have been a funny question, but with the hot weather that we're having around here and the fact that last summer in rain forests on Vancouver Island they had some wildfires, I would like to know what contingency plans that we have for wildfires in our area."
The City Councillor noted for Council the proximity of Mount Hays to the city and how any fire situation that might break out would have an impact on areas of the community.
"You take one look at Mount Hays if a fire ever started up there, with the southeast winds it would come towards the city and the only fire break I see is the golf course"
A photo from the RCMP from 2015 during efforts to bring a fire in the District of Port Edward under control
Mr. Cunningham noted that with only one evacuation route out of the city it is something to look at and how with Climate change now something that must be addressed to examine potential threats.
He asked that City staff compile a report on what preparations that the City has in place to address any potential forest fire threats to the region.
For more items of interest from Monday's City Council session from our Council Timeline feature.
Mr. Phillipe St. Germain and Mr. Graham Farsta provided Prince Rupert City Council with a review of their Study into Tsunami risk for the community
When it comes to concerns over any threat of Tsunami, Prince Rupert residents should keep watch to the North but rest easy for the most part, with the city described as in a good position to deal with any form of Tsunami issues that may arise.
Those findings and much more were provided to Prince Rupert City Council on Monday evening, as the city's six councillors (Mayor Brain was absent on the night) received a report on the Risk from Tsunami to the region.
Two of the reports four authors were on hand to deliver their findings. which was funded through the National Disaster Mitigation program with a range of objectives in mind. The report was compiled by a trio of organizations: Northwest Hydraulic consultants, Arlington Group, Ocean Networks Canada.
The city awarded the contract for the study in February of 2018. Funding for the project include 225,000 dollars from the Federal government, 225,000 dollars from the provincial government and 30,000 dollars in funding from the City of Prince Rupert.
When it came to the overall review the pair noted how the City is susceptible to seismic tsunamis from the pacific Ocean, as well as conceivably from local landslides, the study objectives included: identification of seismic and landslide hazards, flood modelling, an analysis of hazard, risk and vulnerability as well as to incorporate the findings into emergency preparedness planning and response initiatives.
Dividing up their work on the review for council were Phillipe St. Germain and Graham Farsta, who explored the nature of the tsunami threat and the risk factors that the City should keep in mind as a result of such seismic events.
Mr. St. Germain outlined the difference in nature of tsunami generated by both seismic activity and those of landslide, providing some past examples of both elements of note.
He did note that from their analysis there was no evidence of slope instability located near Prince Rupert.
When it comes to seismic related tsunami, the Prince Rupert area should view those events arriving from the north and the Aleutian-Alaska region as more of a concern, than those of the Cascadia subduction zone located to the south.
Even with those tsunami events from the north, the expected rise in water for the Prince Rupert area is not considered particularly high or of concern, with the Tuck Inlet area the one body of local water that may notice the most impact of water level increase, while Hays and Seal Cove would see the most impact locally.
When it comes to water velocity generated by a seismic event, the most impact would be found in the narrow water passage of the Digby Island Ferry which would see an increase of 6 knots in flow.
Mr. Farsta took over for the Risk Assessment of the study review, and in that they had good news for the community, noting that from the study, the City of Prince Rupert overall fared well when it comes to any risk from any tsunami event.
Among those findings, Mr. Farsta reinforced the more likelihood of risk from the Aleutian-Alaskan which had a higher risk factor than the Cascadia potential.
It was noted that all of the city's emergency facilities were in locations that would have no impact of tsunami risk, as all are above or away from where any tsunami may arrive, the same was said for the city's residential areas, the downtown area and the city's infrastructure, including the Prince Rupert Airport and Highway 16 leading out of town.
It was also noted how the CN Rail infrastructure rings the city and that the height of the railway is well above the risk factor for any impact of tsunami. The city's hydro infrastructure is also considered to be well out of any potential danger areas.
Some areas of risk, though mostly low in nature included, the Digby Island Ferry terminal which is susceptible to the water velocity concerns, also of note were the city's marinas, the municipal water supply and the Cow Bay area of the city.
When it comes to Prince Rupert Port Authority Facilities, all bulk terminal facilities are located well above any potential risk with the exception of the off loading into the ocean which cannot be avoided.
Fairview Terminal is 3 metres plus above the highest potential level of risk and its design would also serve to channel it away from the risk, the two ferry terminals would have a low risk owing to water velocity, the Port Edward Harbour facilities are at risk as they are at sea level.
There is some risk but still considered low for Lax Kw'alaams, Digby Island rural areas and Port Edward, though that community's risk was considered very low.
As for recommendations, they recommended that the details from the report be added to some of the city's documentation. They also outlined the need to upgrade the communications plan, evacuation signage and Waterfront evacuation procedures.
They also observed how much of the provincial emergency preparation work is focus on the Cascadia area and they noted that it was something that could be brought to the attention of the province to also include the risk to the North Coast posed by the Alaska-Aleutian area.
A review of evacuation overview was suggested as well, with Mr. Farsta noting that as most of the city's residential areas and other key sections of the city are all well above any tsunami risk, there would be no real need for any form of evacuation of the city should a tsunami take place.
As for questions of the pair from Council, Councillor Niesh offered his thanks and made a few observations, while Councillor Cunningham inquired as to what impact the 1964 Alaska earthquake would have had on Prince Rupert, the authors noted that they did not have any information on that event and would have to study that past event further to offer an opinion.
Mr. Cunningham also offered some comments related to the velocity issues and observed how it most likely would not be a very significant situation. He also recounted the most recent large quake off of Haida Gwaii and how it had little impact on the community.
You can review the full presentation to Council from the City's Video Archive starting at the twenty eight minute mark of the evening's proceedigns.
Find out more about planning for tsunami threats from the links below:
Monday made for presentation night at Prince Rupert City Council as the council members explored a number of themes which included Tsunami risk, Child Care and a call to adopt a declaration as a Community on the Move.
With Mayor Lee Brain absent on the evening, the duties of Chair for the night's session were handled by Councillor Gurvinder Randhawa who helped steer the session through both the Committee of the Whole and Regular Council meeting.
It was during the Committee of the Whole session that the City received a presentation from Chris Lightfoot, seeking the city's endorsement of Prince Rupert as a Community on the move, the presentation providing the Complete Streets for Prince Rupert organizer to share the notes on the theme that he was to present at last months Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole also provided opportunity for two other residents to speak, with themes of bylaw concerns and praise for the City's plans for a Child Care study part of that segment of the evening.
The Regular Council session included some background on that Child Care study, as well as a review of a study on Tsunami Risk that had been compiled for the City following a contract award from 2018.
Council members also reviewed a number of correspondences for action, revised a recent bylaw that had featured a clerical error and move forward with a property variance request.
Some background on the work of Council on the evening and the various Regular Meeting and Committee of the Whole Agenda elements for the April 29th Council session can be reviewed here.
Council also met in a closed session earlier in the evening, hosting a 5 PM meeting
Further information from our overview and placement in the video archive can be found below, with the permanent record of the minutes added as they are posted to the city website.
In attendance Monday, May 27, 2019
Mayor Lee Brain -- Absent
Councillor Nick Adey -- Present
Councillor Barry Cunningham-- Present
Councillor Blair Mirau -- Present
Councillor Reid Skelton-Morven -- Present
Councillor Wade Niesh -- Present
Councillor Gurvinder Randhawa-- Present
Video Archive for Monday, May 27, 2019
*************************************************************************** Committee of the Whole ( 0:00 -- 3:30 ) Adoption of Agenda -- Acting Mayor Gurvinder Randhawa called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order, outlining the elements of the Committee session. ( 3:30 -- 15:00 ) Presentation from Chris Lightfoot -- Complete Streets for Prince Rupert -- Speaking on the BC Alliance for Healthy Living's Communities on the Move Declaration -- Mr. Lightfoot provided some background on the work of the BC Alliance for Healthy Living and how his organization of Complete Streets for Prince Rupert came to work together towards the initiative. The main focus of the Communities on the Move Declaration is to ensure for easy, safe and enjoyable transportation options for everyone. The declaration calls for long term funding for transit in rural and small communities. The declaration also looks for active cycling and walking infrastructure, as well as a commitment to Equity for those with disabilities. It also reinforces the need for regional considerations and commitments to Road safety strategies. Mr. Lightfoot observed that the declaration has been endorsed by over 130 communities and organizations in the province including Smithers and communities on Haida Gwaii. He also observed how the declaration lines up with the City's Official Community Plan and budget ambitions.
As he completed his presentation, he outlined how Complete Streets is in support of the City of Prince Rupert signing on to Communities on the Move the Declaration. When it came to questions, Councillor Adey led off the conversation, first making note of a mix up at the Council of the Whole four weeks ago, expressing his gratitude that Mr. Lightfoot could attend the May session. The councillor also made note of the broad coalition of groups and interests, with some aspirational objectives. For questions he inquired as to what sense Mr. Lightfoot has when it comes to the level of interest the province has in the initiative, as well as to what actions that could be taken locally.
Mr. Lightfoot noted that the province had opened consultations as to what to include in their active transportation study; on the local view he offered up that it would be nice to have a complete pathway from east to west through Third Avenue West, to allow for wheelchairs and bicycle users.
He also observed that a starting point for the city to consider may be to focus on the dangerous intersections in town, he also commented as to how parents with safety in mind these days are more inclined to drive their children to school rather than let them walk or bike there.
Councillor Skelton-Morven also thanked him for the presentation. Public comment period of Committee of Whole --
(15:30 :00 -- 22:30) One member of the public, Lothar Schliese called attention to a number of personal concerns related to bylaw and law enforcement in the area of the community that he lives in.
( 22:30 :00 -- 25:00) Judy Riddell of the Berry Patch spoke in favour of the Council initiative to apply for funding for a Child Care Plan for the community, she observed how its a wonderful opportunity to see how the recommendations can be integrated into the Community plan. Councillor Randhawa noted that Council would be considering the Child Care Plan initiative as part of the Regular Council session.
(25:00-25:30 ) Adjournment to reconvene as Regular Council Session
*************************************************************************** Regular Council Session
( 25:30 -- 28:00 ) Regular City Council Session for Monday, May 27, 2019 -- Adoption of Agenda, Acting Mayor Gurvinder Randhawa called the Regular Council Session to order, with Council adopting the agenda and past minutes of previous minutes. Petitions and Delegations (28:00 -- 1:05:30) Draft Tsunami Study Results -- Graham Farsta of the Arlington Group and Phillipe St-Germain of NHC, provided a review of a recent Draft Tsunami Study, opening their presentation with a number of acknowledgements and recognitions for those who helped put it together. The Study was funded through the National Disaster Mitigation program with a range of objectives in mind.
When it came to the overall review the pair noted how the City is susceptible to seismic tsunamis from the pacific Ocean, as well as conceivably from local landslides, the study objectives included: identification of seismic and landslide hazards, flood modelling, an analysis of hazard, risk and vulnerability as well as to incorporate the findings into emergency preparedness planning and response initiatives.
Mr. St. Germain outlined the difference in nature of tsunami generated by seismic activity and those of landslide, providing some past examples of both elements of note.
He did note that from their analysis there was no evidence of slope instability located near Prince Rupert. When it comes to seismic related tsunami, the Prince Rupert area should view those arriving from the north and the Aleutian-Alaska region as more of a concern, than those of the Cascadia subduction zone located to the south.
Even with those from the north, the expected rise in water for the Prince Rupert area is not considered particularly high or of concern, with the Tuck Inlet area the one body of local water that may notice the most impact of water level increase, while Hays and Seal Cove would see the most impact locally.
When it comes to water velocity generated by a seismic event, the most impact would be found in the narrow water passage of the Digby Island Ferry which would see an increase of 6 knots in flow.
Mr. Farsta took over for the Risk Assessment of the study review, and in that they had good news for the community, noting that overall the City of Prince Rupert fared well when it comes to any risk from any tsunami event.
Among those findings, Mr. Farsta reinforced the more likelihood of risk from the Aleutian-Alaskan which had a higher risk factor than the Cascadia potential.
It was noted that all of the city's emergency facilities were in locations that would have no impact of tsunami risk, as all are above or away from where any tsunami may arrive, the same was said for the city's residential areas, the downtown area and the city's infrastructure, including the Prince Rupert Airport and Highway 16 leading out of town.
It was noted how CN Rail rings the city and the height of the railway is well above the risk factor for any impact of tsunami.
Some areas of risk, though mostly low in nature included, the Digby Island Ferry terminal which is susceptible to the water velocity concerns, also of note were the city's marinas, the municipal water supply and the Cow Bay area of the city.
When it comes to Prince Rupert Port Authority Facilities, all bulk terminal facilities were located well above any potential risk with the exception of the off loading into the ocean which cannot be avoided.
Fairview Terminal is 3 metres plus above the highest potential level of risk and its design would also serve to channel it away from the risk, the two ferry terminals would have a low risk owing to water velocity, the Port Edward Harbour facilities are at risk as they are at sea level.
There is some risk but still considered low for Lax Kw'alaams, Digby Island rural areas and Port Edward, though that community's risk was considered very low.
As for recommendations, they recommended that the details from the report be added to some of the city's documentation. They also outlined the need to upgrade the communications plan, evacuation signage and Waterfront evacuation procedures.
They also observed how much of the provincial emergency preparation work is focus on the Cascadia area and they noted that it was something that could be brought to the attention of the province to also include the risk to the North Coast posed by the Alaska-Aleutian area.
A review of evacuation overview was suggested as well, with Mr. Farsta noting that as most of the city's residential areas and other key sections of the city are all well above any tsunami risk, there would be no real need for any form of evacuation of the city should a tsunami take place.
Councillor Niesh offered his thanks and made a few observations, Councillor Cunningham inquired as to what impact the 1964 Alaska earthquake would have had on Prince Rupert, the authors noted that they did not have any information on that event and would have to study it further.
Mr. Cunningham also offered some comments related to the velocity issues and observed how it most likely would not be a very significant situation. He also recounted the most recent large quake off of Haida Gwaii and how it had little impact on the community.
(1:06:30 -- 1:09:00 ) Application for Development Variance Permit -- Council opened the proceedings for public comment related to the request for a development variance permit for a property at 998 1st Avenue West. No members of the public came forward on the topic.
Council then moved forward towards the consideration of the permit, hearing some background from the City Planner Zeno Krekic. As part of his presentation, he noted that the City staff had received no concerns from the public related to the application. Following his observations, Council moved to send it to final consideration.
Reports and Recommendations
(1:09:00 -- 1:12:00) Report from the Communications Manager -- Development of a Child Care Assessment and Action plan -- Ms. Veronika Stewart outlined the nature of the city's process in developing a Child Care assessment, reviewing the number of applications that they had received in their request for bids.
Councillor Cunningham had one question related to the city's assessment project, inquiring if Ms. Stewart had a cost estimate for what the total amount would be for the remaining cost on print and staff time, she estimated the amount as at the 200-300 dollar level, with plans to use the recreation centre space and in house printing to keep costs at a minimum.
Council then voted to accept her recommendation to award the contract to Watson Projects of Smithers.
(1:12:00--1:15:00) Correspondences for Action
Council voted to move forward with three requests on the night.
Chris Lightfoot from Complete Streets for Prince Rupert - Mr. Lightfoot's requested an endorsement and signature for the BC Alliance for Healthy Living Communities on the Move Declaration; as well as a request that any future recommendations made by the BC Alliance be given consideration on a case by case basis. Councillor Mirau spoke in favour of the request and added that it was a happy coincidence that despite the snafu of a month ago, that the request be considered during Bike to Work and School Week.
North Coast Immigrant and Multicultural Service Society - The organization asked that City Council proclaim June 15th, 2019 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Prince Rupert.
BC Parks and Recreation Association - The Organization asked that the City Proclaim the month of June 2019 as Recreation and Parks month in the city of Prince Rupert.
Bylaws
(1:15:00 -- 1:16:00 ) Verbal Report from the Deputy Corporate Administrator -- The City's Financial Officer outlined that the there was a need to revise the zoning Amendment Bylaw and Quality of Life Official Community plan for a property on Chamberlin Avenue. She noted that the nature of the revision was to correct a clerical error. Council then gave first and second reading to the required elements.
(1:16:00 -- 1:21:00 ) Reports and Comments from Council members
Councillor Adey led off the comment period, making note of the many community events that took place around the city over the weekend just past. He also took note of a recent news item out of Terrace related to the long weekend of law enforcement issues that the RCMP in that community had faced, He then posed a question for Council to pursue to learn what kind of police challenges are faced by the RCMP detachment during a long weekend in this community.
Councillor Cunningham took note of the lengthy run of warm weather that Prince Rupert has had and asked that city staff look into what kind of fire risk may be found in the community and what contingency plans might be in place to deal with such an emergency.
Councillor Randhawa inquired of staff if any plans had been made to include the Charles Hays Rainmakers Championship Basketball team in the Seafest parade, he was advised that if the Rainmakers wished to be involved in the parade they could contact the organizing committee.
Councillor Niesh took advantage of the Seafest theme to remind residents of the city of the need for volunteers, advising that anyone interested in helping out could contact the Special Events Organization in their basement offices at City Hall.
You can access the City Council Review for May 27th here, where a number of items regarding the council session, including links to local media coverage, can also be found.
As always, our Council Timeline is only a reflection of our observations from the Council session of the night. Be sure to consult with the official minutes from the City, when posted to their website for further review. Official Minutes of the Regular Council Session from May 27, 2019 (not available yet)
In addition to the city's official minutes, the City's Video archive provides a helpful record of the events from each public council session.
Council members next meet on Monday, June 11, 2019.
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Fairview Terminal was operating as normal today, but come Thursday the situation on the Prince Rupert waterfront and along the rest of the British Columbia coast could see work come to a standstill
The tensions at the bargaining table could very well take to the docks along the BC coast come Thursday morning, that after the British Columbia Marine Employers Association, which represents the employers of British Columbia's major shipping terminals served lockout notice on the International Longshore Worker's union today.
With the notice, the lockout will go into effect as of 8AM on Thursday, May 30th. Unless the two sides return to the bargaining table and find some common ground.
A statement issued by the employers' association today, makes note of the recent strike action taken on Monday by the ILWU, which while not a full fledged walkout, has according to the BCMEA served to provide disruption to port operations.
The information release also notes that the lockout notice will be in effect for all longshore employees that are covered by the expired BCMEA/ILWU collective agreement, it further advises that the lockout will not include cruise ship operations or those employees required to service grain vessels, that in accordance with Section 87.7 of the Code.
The lockout notice arrives after 17 months of bargaining and will idle some 7,000 longshore workers across the province, it will also have an impact on the Canadian economy and if it lasts for any significant amount of time could also see a migration away from Canadian ports by major shipping lines.
The issue of "technological change" looms largest among the issues between the two sides, one which the union has stated in the past is of concern to workers and the communities in which they live.
The BCMEA also noted in their release that they will be available to meet with both the ILWU and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service officials to try and find a negotiated settlement.
With the deadline for the lockout looming large, the first indication for Prince Rupert residents as to the state of negotiations, will be seen on the streets of the downtown core on Thursday morning shortly after 8AM.
If the port is shut down as anticipated, the flow of truck traffic that rumbles along Second Avenue West on a 24 hour basis will disappear from the streets completely; a sign for all that one of the largest employers on the North Coast has entered a period of uncertainty.
"We need to make the most of the situation and take our place on the world stage for the sake of global emissions, and not for the sake of politics. B.C. does LNG and oil extraction in more a responsible way than anyone else in the world." -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross speaking Monday in the Legislature on themes of LNG development
With a recent LNG conference in Vancouver providing for the background for some renewed optimism for British Columbia's energy sector, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross brought some of those themes to the Legislature on Monday morning urging the British Columbia Government not to let opportunity slip away.
Speaking to a private members statement on the fuelling of BC, the MLA recounted for the Legislature how other jurisdictions such as Oregon and Washington state are watching how the province approaches the development of the industry, ready to take advantage of global opportunities should British Columbia stumble.
He pointed towards the rhetoric and fighting against fossil fuel development as one area that may give the Americans and others that opportunity to develop their own facilities as something that British Columbia should be watchful for.
All that fighting against fossil fuels does is enrich our neighbours and competitors around the world. For years, Oregon has been keeping a close eye on B.C. LNG, hoping to capitalize on B.C.'s politics and rhetoric, in the hopes we wouldn't approve our own LNG projects, because they hope to buy B.C. LNG at a discount in the same manner the U.S. does with Canadian oil. Thankfully, B.C. came to its senses, and as a result, LNG Canada made its final investment decision.
Now it's time to focus on Chevron's KM LNG, Haisla's Cedar LNG and Squamish Woodfibre LNG, not only for the emission reductions but also so the LNG doesn't end up being exported out of American ports at our expense. This is absolutely no time for us to be overly polite or hesitant, because if we don't go out and fight for the interests of B.C. and our way of life, no one else will. It goes without saying what these projects will do for our economy, employment and government finances.
The Skeena MLA raised some of his concerns over how the politics of today frames the topic, calling for some 'political stability' for the file if the province is to move forward.
The leader of the federal NDP has put B.C. LNG squarely back in the arena of politics, and this is not a partisan statement. This is just the reality. The only thing he's made clear is that the party's position is not to have a position, which is incredibly dangerous at a time when fighting for Canadian and British Columbians' interests is so important. In fact, if anything, there is now an identity crisis in federal politics, whereas the leader of the Green Party is now saying that we should only use Canadian oil and not foreign-imported oil, but we should use oil for the many plastics, rubber, paint and other such products that we currently use it for. This is identity crisis. We need political stability on this file. We need to build on what we have achieved with First Nations and industry, and we need to recognize the importance of oil and gas in our daily lives. The future of oil and gas and the future of LNG is in B.C.
Ross also called attention to the growing demand for Natural gas, particularly from Asian countries, making note that as China transits from coal to gas, the opportunities to supply that market and many others across the Pacific will be available for Canada to tap into.
It makes for a moment that the MLA observed, that offers Canada and British Columbia a chance to help in efforts to reduce China's emissions footprint, while building the British Columbia economy.
Between 2020 and 2040, we're expecting the gas market in China to expand by close to 40 percent. On a global scale, about two-thirds of gas-demand growth is going to come from China.
We have battled many forces in getting LNG approved in B.C. and will continue to do so on the legitimate issues. Pandering for votes at this stage if the game is not a legitimate issue. If we want to reduce China's emissions, build B.C.'s economy and pay for social infrastructure in B.C., we, as leaders, have to fight against partisan opposition at all levels, especially on LNG.
