Ottawa and the British Columbia government are shifting financial risks of LNG companies onto the public purse while weakening commitment to the "polluter pays" principle, a new report suggests. Shifting the risk of LNG projects from the private to the public sector will also prevent investments and advances in cleaner industries, LaBrash said. Despite the risks, Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby are clearly signalling public support for LNG projects, with both governments gifting direct subsidies totalling $400 million this year. LNG Canada Phase 1 was the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history and has created 300 permanent jobs, the ministry noted. A lack of transparency around the sector makes it difficult to evaluate financial and climate risks associated with LNG projects, LaBrash said.