Latest batch of “nation-building” projects threatens climate and communities

Climate Action Network Canada issued a media release from COP30 negotiations in Belém, Brazil today.

“Canadian civil society is sounding the alarm about the latest batch of “nation building” projects. The major projects list includes the Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, which faces legal challenges from the Lax Kw’alaams Band and the Metlakatla First Nation. Ksi Lisims would be supplied by the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline, which also faces opposition from Indigenous land defenders.”

The new project list also includes the Sisson Mine project. The media release includes a quote from CRED-NB member NBASGA:

Jim Emberger, NB Anti-Shale Gas Alliance:
“Carney could have announced something transformational like the Confederation Bridge or the CN Rail that could have truly changed the lives of people in New Brunswick. People and politicians in New Brunswick and the Atlantic region have been calling for rapid investments in renewable energy, and the grid to support it. Instead, he resurrected a mine that’s been languishing without investment for 15 years, and only because the US Department of War has recently invested in it. So much for elbows up.”

CRED-NB is a member of Climate Action Network Canada. Read the full media release HERE.