LNG Canada, Red Chris Mine make list of major new projects Ottawa wants to fast-track

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Two northwest British Columbia projects are on the initial list of major projects the federal government is considering for fast-tracking. LNG Canada Phase 2 is expected to double the company’s production of liquified natural gas. Premier David Eby said he’s proud that two out of the five projects listed on the priority project list are in British Columbia. The LNG Canada project has been divisive, with Indigenous leaders and environmental advocates opposing the expansion project. Smith said she’s hopeful that some of Alberta’s major projects will make the list on the next tranche of projects expected in November.