What was this engagement about? Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc. proposed the construction of a natural gas-processing facility to be located in northeast British Columbia (B.C.), approximately 110 km north of Fort Nelson. The project, to be called the Fortune Creek Gas Plant, will be constructed in phases with an initial capacity of 4.25 million Sm3/day …
What was this engagement about? As part of a comprehensive timber supply review of the Bulkley timber supply area, a public discussion paper was released describing the geography, natural resources, forest management, land use plans, economic profile and allowable annual cut history of the Bulkley timber supply area. The chief forester’s allowable annual cut determination …
Engagement Summary The Province released a draft Management Plan for the Grey Wolf in British Columbia in November 2012. The plan proposed a balanced approach to wolf management in B.C., which ensures a self-sustaining population where wolves can fulfil their ecological role, and meet the cultural, recreational, and economic needs of society. The B.C. government is …
Engagement Summary Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial policy framework for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. It is the basis for coordinated, cost-shared programs to help the sector become more competitive and innovative. In British Columbia, the federal and provincial governments will invest an estimated $427 million in GF2 from 2013-2018. In September 2012, …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Agriculture invited public comment on developing the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) fee structure to support the ALC’s evolution into a more self-sustaining organization. The survey sought comments on four areas that had been identified as possible sources to augment the provincial funding they receive: A review of existing ALC …
Engagement Summary The outbreak of mountain pine beetle in British Columbia has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest throughout the province. The effects of the infestation continue to present major challenges to the forest industry and communities in B.C.’s central interior. In light of these challenges, the Special Committee on Timber Supply …
What was this engagement about? The Rocky Creek Energy Project is a proposed 500 megawatt wind farm to be constructed and operated in the Peace Region of British Columbia, near the community of Chetwynd. The Project is anticipated to supply thousands of homes with clean renewable power and boost economic development and employment opportunities in …
What was this engagement about? Okanagan residents were encouraged to share their views on two Wildlife Management Area proposals for their region at two open houses. The first proposal would add several parcels of land to the existing South Okanagan Wildlife Management Area near the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos. The proposed additions will conserve riparian …
What was this engagement about? Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. proposed to construct the Narrows Inlet Hydro Project (Project), which consisted of five small hydroelectric facilities in the Tzoonie River Valley, approximately 50 km north of Sechelt, BC. The proposed Project would have a combined capacity of approximately 44 megawatts. Narrow Inlet Hydro Holding Corp. …
What was this engagement about? Terrane Metals Corp., a subsidiary of Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., is in the construction phase of the Mt. Milligan project, a copper-gold project being developed near the communities of Fort St. James and Mackenzie. Terrane received an environmental assessment certificate in 2006 and recently sought to amend that certificate …
