Ripple effect: How B.C. businesses and communities enjoy the benefits of oil and gas
Development helps provide a ‘healthy, wealthy lifestyle’
Indigenous Opportunities
$15 billion
Oil sands producers have over $15 billion with Indigenous-owned businesses since 2012, including a record $2.4 billion in 2019
Source: BMO Capital Markets, CAPP
Support For Natural Gas
40/41 communities
40 out of 41 First Nations who are involved in the natural gas industry in BC are in favour of development
Source: CEC Research
Community Investment
$80 million/year
Oil sands producers spent more than $80 million/year on average in support of community programs since 2012
Source: BMO Capital Markets
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Economic driver: How oil and gas helps power Newfoundland and Labrador’s prosperity
'The reality is that the energy industry in Newfoundland and Labrador has transformed its economy'
‘Transformational’: More Indigenous communities taking the lead in Canadian oil and gas
Projects improve industry’s environmental performance and enable First Nations self-determination
Coastal GasLink protests hold back Haisla Nation: Chief Councillor Crystal Smith
The arrival of LNG projects has been ‘transformational’ for the community
Knowledge Keeper: Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO Justin Bourque shares his vision for the future of Indigenous equity in the energy industry
Community leader with rich history on the land leveraging industry awareness to bring new approach
Quesnel: ‘Eco-colonialism’ and unresolved governance issues standing in the way of benefits for Indigenous communities
Developers need stability, predictability, and consistent decision-making processes
Commentary: Trans Mountain is not a ‘white supremacist’ project
Expansion demonstrates for all to see how Indigenous communities are exercising self-determination
Commentary: Canada’s ‘Just Transition’ exercise is a horrible idea for Indigenous communities
Responsible development contributes to overall reconciliation and Indigenous self-determination
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B.C. First Nations move closer to realizing LNG projects
Haisla, Nisga’a Nations advancing two major natural gas export opportunities
The next generation of Canadian nation building
Not-for-profit championing Indigenous-led multi-modal resource corridors to advance unity, prosperity and sustainability
Line 3 replacement helps Native American community curb poverty, says Indigenous business owner
‘We wanted to let other people know that all the Native Americans don't oppose the pipeline’
New Canadians playing increasingly important role in Canadian oil and gas
Jobs bring opportunity for higher quality of life and contribution to a better world
Trans Mountain expansion boosting communities as peak construction begins
Workforce of more than 9,000 helping offset lost tourism activity in B.C.
Minnesotans stand up for Line 3 as protestors try to obstruct construction
'Lawmakers and citizens alike should be celebrating Enbridge and its incredible investment'
Indigenous businesses see major growth in the oil sands
'Producers want to work with them because they are good at what they do, not just because they are Aboriginal'
Guest commentary: Anti-Trans Mountain report by Simon Fraser University ignores substantial benefits to Indigenous communities
Project provides real-life opportunities for Indigenous Canadians during a time of high unemployment and economic instability
Students see bright employment future in Canada’s oil and gas sector
'There's a misconception that young people don't want to get into the oil and gas industry, and it’s just not true'