The BC Greens are criticizing the provincial government after it announced a $200 million subsidy for the Cedar LNG project in Kitimat.
The funding will support a floating liquefied natural gas export terminal, developed in partnership with the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation. Premier David Eby says the project is essential to BC’s economic growth, energy exports, and job creation. The government claims the facility will be among the cleanest LNG terminals in the world, with emissions far below the global average.
But environmental advocates and the Green Party say the decision undermines BC’s climate commitments. They argue that investing public money in fracked gas during a time of wildfires and water shortages contradicts the province’s own climate goals.
The Greens accuse the government of greenwashing, noting that the province recently weakened its net-zero requirements for LNG projects. Companies now only need to present a plan by 2030—not deliver immediate results.
The debate highlights growing tension between economic development and environmental responsibility, especially as BC experiences worsening climate impacts. The Greens are urging residents to take action and demand a shift toward renewable energy investments.
