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news and action Saturday March 25, 2023 This week another oil and gas megaproject started its B.C. environmental review. The proposed Ksi Lisims terminal would export nearly as much fracked gas as Shell’s LNG Canada complex. And it would require a whole new pipeline corridor across Northern B.C.

Enter Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector proposal, which would cut through the Skeena watershed to the Nass River. Enbridge lobbyists are pushing hard for B.C.’s environment minister to keep that project alive. Now it’s clear why.

The Nisga’a are a self-governing nation with a modern treaty that gives them collective ownership of about 2,000 square kilometres north of Prince Rupert. Like the Haisla in Kitimat, the Nisga’a have... every right to partner with outside companies and propose big projects.

All over B.C. Indigenous nations have watched for decades as huge corporations vacuum profit out of their homelands, leaving poverty and pollution in their wake. These communities are owed billions. But oil and gas expansion is not the path to justice.

Nisga’a and Haisla people might benefit financially, if global gas prices stay high and revenue is distributed fairly. That’s a big ‘if’. And the social, environmental and economic costs of this parasitic industry ripple out far beyond one territory.

Witness the Coastal GasLink pipeline, forced through Wet’suwet’en land at gunpoint. Or the Blueberry River First Nations, who live with relentless fracking that poisons their water and air. When it comes to fossil fuel subsidies and climate disasters, we all pay.

B.C. communities shouldn’t have to choose between poverty, and riding the rollercoaster of global oil and gas markets. It’s up to our government to invest in job-creating projects that make us safer in the face of climate change – rather than making it worse.
NEWS Stories we’re following $10 billion Nisga'a-led LNG project gets green light to enter environmental review Painful tradeoffs – A Nisga’a-owned LNG plant gets the green light to start its environmental review. But the neighbouring Lax Kw'alaams oppose the project. And experts point out that increased fracking for LNG exports would blow B.C.’s climate targets. - Vancouver Sun Greenlighting fracking while protecting treaty rights? Fracking bonanza – While the Blueberry River First Nations fought for their treaty rights in court, the B.C. government dramatically increased approvals for new fracking wells in their territory. Companies like Petronas and Tourmaline have 25 years worth of drilling permits in hand. - Policy Note
These may be the UN climate panel's last words before we hit 1.5 C limit Final warning – The UN's international climate change panel releases what may be its last report before the world crosses the dangerous threshold of 1.5 C of warming. Stop approving new fossil fuel projects, the Secretary-General pleads. - CBC News RBC fossil fuel expansion, extreme energy financing surpassed CAD$10.8 billion in 2022 Lender of last resort – The Royal Bank of Canada increased investment in fossil fuels by 45 per cent last year, says a new report from Stand. RBC is becoming a lender of last resort for extreme fossil fuel projects that violate Indigenous rights and hasten climate chaos. - Stand RBC should expect a shareholder showdown wherever it goes Shareholder revolt – Royal Bank executives face a challenge from shareholders tired of watching their money fund fracking and pipelines like Coastal GasLink and Trans Mountain. The bank moved its AGM to Saskatoon April 5 – campaigners say watch for a showdown. - National Observer
Trudeau’s Pipeline Scandal Independent economist Robyn Allan correctly predicted that Canadian taxpayers would lose at least $20 billion on the Trans Mountain pipeline and oil tanker expansion. “This is nothing short of a disaster,” she says after being proved right. - The Tyee
Abolish C-IRG A new national coalition is calling for an end to the British Columbia RCMP’s militarized injunction enforcement unit. The Community-Industry Response Group is under investigation by the Mounties’ civilian watchdog, yet funding keeps pouring in from Premier Eby. - Abolish C-IRG If you like what you're reading but aren't subscribed, sign up for Dogwood News! Subscribe Events March 26 & 27 - everywhere! Frack Free BC poster blitz and banner drop Teams in 40 communities across the province will be decorating public spaces with “End Fracking” posters and banners on Sunday and Monday. If you catch a glimpse, snap a picture and post it to social media with the hashtag #FrackFreeBC. Or record a short video of yourself calling on the B.C. government to end fracking. Huge thanks to all the Dogwood volunteers participating this weekend! Thursday, March 30 - Victoria Abolish C-IRG People affected by C-IRG violence plan to meet with supporters in front of the Ministry of Public Safety. They will deliver an open letter outlining a set of demands for B.C. politicians, who fund and deploy this RCMP unit to pave the way for resource extraction. Saturday, April 1 - Vancouver Art Gallery Fossil Fools Day Rally Ahead of RBC’s shareholder showdown in Saskatoon, activists are ramping up the pressure on the global banking pariah. Gather at the Art Gallery at 1 P.M. for a day of actions to shine a light on the Royal Bank of Canada’s toxic investments.
 Action No more bank bailouts for Trans Mountain! Financial analysts say the Trans Mountain pipeline fiasco will cost Canadian taxpayers at least $20 billion. The company is now looking for $10 billion more in construction loans. Tell Canadian bank CEOs not to waste another dime on this boondoggle. Send your message now Dogwood Swag Lookin' socks-y Is today the day you up your sock game? Shop now! Your support makes climate justice possible If you like what we do and are able to support us, become a monthly donor today!
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