B.C. Secures Deal to Keep Heavy Oil Tankers Off North Coast

British Columbia Premier David Eby recently celebrated a major win for the province's North Coast economy and environment. The Canada-B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, signed with the federal government, ensures that heavy oil tankers will remain off-limits to the region.

The agreement protects a sustainable marine economy that generates over $3 billion annually. It also safeguards thousands of jobs in industries such as fisheries, tourism, and clean energy, which are directly tied to the coastal economy. According to B.C., up to 30% of North Coast jobs depend on the coast's health.

Coastal First Nations leaders praised the agreement, citing its commitment to watershed protection, clean energy, and transmission infrastructure development. They also welcomed the new economic partnership between B.C. and the Canadian government, which aims to drive generational growth in the region.