Haisla Chief frustrated waiting on regulatory decision for Cedar LNG CanadiansInvest
“Cedar is not only important from a Haisla perspective, [but from] a global perspective”
If constructed, the floating liquefied natural gas export facility, in partnership with Pembina Pipeline, would be one of the largest industrial projects ever developed by an Indigenous community in Canada. An approval decision from provincial and federal authorities was“In regard to the approval of the environmental assessment, it has definitely been frustrating, to say the least,” said Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Crystal Smith during an interview at the B.C.
“Under the 2002 Environmental Assessment Act, the 45-day deadline can be extended if ministers need additional time to review materials, to seek further information or to carry out additional consultation,” the province said in a statement to CEC.
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