The Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams First Nations have reached an LNG revenue sharing agreement with the provincial government.
The deal, announced today by Premier Christy Clark, provide the two First nations with a portion of provincial government revenues from the sole proponent agreements reached fo projects at Grassy Point proposed by Aurora LNG and Woodside LNG. In signing the agreements, both the Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams “signal their support for co-operating in respect of prospective LNG development at Grassy Point”, reads a media advisory from the province. The agreement also addresses Crown consultation and accommodation.