Rescind Ksi Lisims and LNG referrals

AI summary

Petitioners ask government to rescind MPO referrals and refuse support for Ksi Lisims and LNG Canada Phase 2, and instead refer and fund Indigenous-owned shovel-ready renewable energy and affordable-housing projects via the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The government responds that the MPO referred both LNG projects to attract private investment and does not directly fund projects.

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Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons, the Government of Canada, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure WHEREAS Fracked methane gas and liquefied methane gas known as "LNG" have severe negative health impacts for Canadians; LNG and fossil fuels are a dead end economically for Canada as demand will peak in 2027. There is no business case for LNG; Ksi Lisims is 100% American-owned and LNG Canada Phase 2 is 60% foreign-owned. This is not Canadian sovereignty; Both Ksi Lisims and the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline project's early investors are US private equity firms linked to President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein; Subsidies from BCHydro for these American-owned projects have already been promised. Rather than decreasing utilities costs for Canadian citizens, the average BC household will see utilities costs increase by $188 per year; It is likely that these MAGA and American-owned fossil fuel projects will be "stranded assets" when the demand dies; The American billionaires will run away with our taxpayer dollars to fund their wars (maybe even against us) without losing a penny themselves and leave us with the bill to clean up the mess; Ksi Lisims, PRGT and LNG Canada Phase 2 violate Indigenous sovereignty as well as Canadian sovereignty. The Gitanyow and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs along with the Lax'Yip Firekeepers of the Gitxsan have clearly said "no consent" to these projects; Fracked methane gas "LNG" is destructive to local ecosystems and the larger planetary ecosystem. PRGT will disrupt and dirty currently clean salmon rivers, along with many other disturbances to wildlife. Carbon emissions from burning the gas will heat up our planet and add to our emissions instead of reducing them; and We need green infrastructure that builds each household's power to net zero. Housing costs are rising. We need public money to go to projects for the public good, for a liveable future for all of us to the next seven generations. We, the undersigned, electors of Vancouver Fraserview-Burnaby South riding, call upon the House of Commons, the Government of Canada, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure to: 1. Rescind the referral of Ksi Lisims and LNG Canada Phase 2 to the Major Projects Office to be considered as Projects of National Interest (PONIS); 2. Not fund nor subsidize nor otherwise in any way support KSI Lisims nor LNG Canada Phase 2; and 3. Instead refer Indigenous-owned, shovel ready, solar electric and other renewable energy projects to the Major Projects Office and fund these green PONIS and affordable housing with the Canada Infrastructure Bank and other public monies.

Government response

Response by the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy Signed by Tim Louis The Major Projects Office (MPO) is helping to accelerate nation-building projects that strengthen Canada’s economic security, including the energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure projects needed to secure domestic supply, reduce reliance on external markets, and expand Canada’s ability to develop and deliver its own resources. Projects are referred to the MPO when the Government of Canada has determined that they are of national significance and warrant support to help attract investors and accelerate the start of project construction. A total of seventeen projects and seven transformative strategies have been referred to the MPO to date representing every region of Canada and having the potential to attract $500 billion in private sector investment and create 337,000 jobs. The MPO serves as a single point of contact to help proponents navigate federal regulatory and financing processes. The support provided by the MPO to each project is unique – tailored to the type of project, its status, and individual requirements. This support can include: Resolving policy or regulatory challenges and reducing risk Indigenous engagement and consultations Listing the project under Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act as a project of national interest The MPO works with federal departments, proponents, Indigenous partners and others to increase efficiency, remove barriers and accelerate decisions made by government. The MPO does not provide funding for projects; it focuses on supporting proponents in attracting private investment. It can also help to identify potential funding streams through existing federal partners through which proponents may seek additional supports. Financing arrangements, when applicable, can also be made through sources including, but not limited to, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Export Development Canada, Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation, and Canada Growth Fund in accordance with the requirements and criteria set out by these programs. Two LNG projects have been referred to the MPO: Ksi Lisims LNG located at Wil Milit, Pearse Island, British Columbia and the LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, British Columbia. It is expected that the Ksi Lisims project will become Canada’s second-largest LNG facility and one of the world’s lowest emission LNG facilities, with emissions 94% below the global average. It will contribute the world's lowest emission LNG to markets still dependent on coal or more emissions-intensive LNG, potentially reducing global emissions by between 9-14 million tonnes per year. LNG Canada Phase 2 represents an opportunity to strengthen Canada’s position as a reliable energy supplier, attract significant private investment, contribute to our GDP growth, and create thousands of good jobs in local communities across the supply chain. For example, LNG Canada Phase 1 created approximately 7,500 direct construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs at the facility. These numbers rise to 10,000 when considering pipeline construction and other upstream employment. Canadian LNG facilities have best in class emissions intensities internationally. For example, LNG Canada Phase 1 – which started operations in June 2025 – is among the cleanest in the world, with emissions projected to be 35% lower than the world’s best-performing LNG facilities and 60% lower than the global average, supporting countries in reducing their reliance on higher-emitting sources. LNG Canada Phase 1 is also the largest private sector investment in Canadian history, with investment costs totaling $48 billion. As the global demand for energy continues to grow—particularly in Asia and Europe—Canadian LNG offers economic opportunities while supporting the global transition to lower emitting fuel sources. In the near term, Canada can play a leadership role by supplying the lowest emission LNG in the world as part of a diversifying global energy mix. Global demand for LNG is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades, and low-emission Canadian LNG can meet this expected growth in demand. LNG also offers significant opportunities for local Indigenous communities, contributing to economic growth and reconciliation. For example, the Ksi Lisims LNG project, led by a partnership of Nisg_a’a Nation (within whose territory the project resides), Rockies LNG (a consortium of Canadian natural gas producers), and other commercial investors, is an example of Indigenous leadership in the energy and natural resources sector. Several non-LNG energy-related projects and transformative strategies have also been referred to the MPO. These include the Darlington New Nuclear Project, the North Coast Transmission Line, the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor, Wind West Atlantic Energy, Pathways Plus, and the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydro Project, which is led by Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC), an Inuit-owned renewable energy developer. Response by the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Signed by Jennifer McKelvie, M.P. The Government of Canada thanks the petitioners for sharing their views regarding the importance of supporting affordable housing development through strategic public investments, including through the Canada Infrastructure Bank and other sources of public funding. The Government of Canada works with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous partners to support investments that strengthen communities, increase housing supply and address local infrastructure needs. Through Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and its portfolio partners, federal investments support a range of priorities, including affordable housing, housing-enabling infrastructure and community infrastructure, in accordance with established programs, funding criteria and government priorities. The Government remains committed to partnering with Indigenous communities and other orders of government to advance housing and infrastructure initiatives that strengthen communities across Canada. The Government is investing in a wide range of projects that respond to local needs, build complete and sustainable communities and improve the quality of life for Canadians.