B.C. plans to amend legislation to place the North Coast Transmission Line under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator, allowing the project to avoid an environmental assessment, Premier Eby announced Tuesday. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Jan. 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/01/16/BC-Simplifies-Power-Project-Approval/

After Heavy LNG Lobbying, BC Simplifies Power Project Approval

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