British Columbia stands at a pivotal moment. Our province, with its abundant natural resources and unparalleled access to the thriving markets of Asia and Oceania, is uniquely positioned to be the engine of Canada's economic diversification. However, realizing this potential and funding the critical services British Columbians rely on–health care, education, social services and addictions treatment–hinges on a renewed commitment to infrastructure development.
It was a historical moment to see the first LNG cargo depart Kitimat earlier this summer, the culmination of industry, governments and Indigenous communities coming together, but this example of collaboration and trade diversification is far from enough.
The recent Scotiabank report, Eager Beavers: What Trade-Enabling Infrastructur