British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson and Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed provincial growth and energy after the Oct. 24 election, with a readout from Doerkson’s post identifying natural gas investment as an area for cooperation.
The two held a virtual meeting on Oct. 27, according to Doerkson’s post. He described them as “aligned on the need to supercharge our economy, attract investment, and create good-paying jobs.”
A readout attached to the post says the leaders want conditions that would make private-sector investment in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) more attractive. It also says they discussed ways to bring capital to British Columbia and lists trade risks, infrastructure and services among the subjects.
Carney’s public post described a conversation about economic opportunities in the province, infrastructure and Canada’s energy potential. It confirmed the meeting and broad topics but did not use Doerkson’s “aligned” characterization.
Neither post announced a specific gas or LNG project, a funding amount, a policy change or a timetable. The readout presents attracting private capital as an aim, but the posts do not specify how it would be achieved or identify a particular project.
The meeting followed British Columbia’s provincial election, held Oct. 24. Elections BC, the province’s election authority, says results remain preliminary and has scheduled final counting for Nov. 6-10.
