The B.C. government introduced legislation to speed up the construction of a high-voltage electricity power line in northern B.C.

Premier David Eby says that these regulatory changes aim to create economic growth by ensuring electricity supply for energy-demanding sectors in that part of the province faster.

The provincial government sees the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL), which will run between Prince George and Terrace, as an economic facilitator for jobs, decarbonization, and public revenue.

Eby especially mentions sectors such as LNG, mining, and AI data centres.

“It will mean major industrial connections for sectors like mining, natural gas and manufacturing are prioritized,” said Eby during a press conference in Victoria on Monday.

“These are the sectors that create those

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