First Nations press for changes in oil and gas consultation
Blueberry River and Saulteau First Nations protest current consultation with the Oil and Gas Commission. Blueberry seeks to terminate an MOU and push for cumulative effects reviews. Saulteau challenges Vintage Energy Canada approval in court, stressing hunting rights and joint table talks with industry and government. Forest firms back BC Rail privatization for competitiveness and cost efficiency with a private operator to boost service and access to markets.