05/28/2026
“We depend directly or indirectly on the resource sector.”
Kelowna MLA —the official critic for jobs, economic development, innovation and AI—says weak small business confidence, sluggish job growth and young people leaving for other provinces aren’t just economic symptoms. They’re a signal that the province has lost its sense of direction.
His argument: resource industries and tech innovation aren’t rivals. Combining them is exactly how BC creates the stable, high-skilled jobs younger workers need, especially as AI starts displacing entry-level tech roles.
“We need to get our mojo back.” The path forward starts with faster approvals, clearer rules, and a culture that rewards building things.
resourceworks.com/getting-our-mojo-back
05/27/2026
"Ladies and gentlemen, it’s clear: Canada and British Columbia are open for business."
When Germany sent officials halfway across the world to sign a 20-year natural gas agreement with B.C.'s Ksi Lisims LNG, they proved one thing: the world desperately needs Canadian energy.
Powered by BC Hydro, this massive new facility will generate $15 billion for the Canadian economy and operate with 94% lower emissions than the global average, setting a new worldwide standard for Indigenous partnership and cleaner growth.
The demand for reliable energy is now so high that even Quebec is considering launching its own LNG export terminal.
Read the full story on why the world is paying a premium for Canadian energy:
‘The risk premium is real’
Why LNG offtake agreement with Germany is a big deal
05/27/2026
Skeena MLA Claire Rattée knows firsthand what happens when a community loses its industrial backbone.
From her time as a small business owner in Kitimat to her role in the legislature, she has seen how shifting rules and permitting delays can stall local economies and drive up property taxes for families.
Across her riding, Indigenous nations are advancing geothermal, biomass, forestry and LNG projects. Municipalities are looking to diversify. What they all want is the same thing: clear rules and faster approvals.
Read more: https://resourceworks.com/nobody-knows-exactly-what-rules-theyre-playing-by-a-northwestern-b-c-mla-on-why-investment-is-stalling/
05/27/2026
05/27/2026