British Columbia rescinded an Order in Council after First Nations reacted with anger

British Columbia rescinded an Order in Council after
First Nations reacted with anger. The Order would have removed regulations requiring environmental assessments for natural gas developments, ski resorts and year-round resorts. The decision was made without any consultation with British Columbians, including First Nations. Government and industry officials were asked to leave the Shale Gas/LNG Summit, hosted by Fort Nelson First Nation in April, as a result of the move. “In a stunningly stupid move, the Province has effectively declared war on all BC First Nations and jeopardized all LNG discussions throughout the entire Province of BC,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs in a press release. The government has apologized for “failing to discuss the amendment with First Nations prior to its approval.” Said Adam Olsen, interim-leader of the BC Green Party, “Unfortunately, the BC Liberals continue to make decisions without properly consulting British Columbians and Order in Council #185 was only rescinded after insulting First Nations. The government is burning through political capital in their relations with First Nations and everyone else in B.C. at an alarming rate.”