Provide competitive industrial power rates and permit timelines for mines

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British Columbia

Made

Oct 1, 2026

Campaign

2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Provide competitive power for mining. Existing mines and smelters will have competitive industrial power rates, competitive carbon costs and fixed timelines for operating permits and life-of-mine extensions.

Overview

Establish competitive industrial hydro tariffs and fixed turnaround windows for life-of-mine amendments.

Sources

Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 21) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 21 (Mining and critical minerals): Provide competitive power for mining. Existing mines and smelters will have competitive industrial power rates, competitive carbon costs and fixed timelines for operating permits and life-of-mine extensions.

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