Regional Energy and Resource Tables – British Columbia

The British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table was launched in June 2022. Through this Regional Table, the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) are committed to an inclusive dialogue to develop a shared understanding among governments and First Nations in British Columbia on regional growth opportunities and potential actions to advance them. Together, partners have agreed to accelerate progress in 6 areas of opportunity that will significantly enhance British Columbia’s competitive advantage in clean energy and the natural resources sectors:

• Critical minerals
• Electrification
• Clean fuels/hydrogen
• Forest sector
• Carbon management technology and systems
• Regulatory efficiency

Focused areas for collaboration in the short term in each opportunity area are outlined in the British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table – Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net-Zero, which was released on June 27, 2023. Key priorities and deliverables related to the British Columbia Regional Table are being advanced through broad engagement and collaboration, including via a Deputy Minister-level Clean Energy Working Group, which was established in November 2023.

Partners will continue to work across opportunity areas and will provide an update on progress within one year.

Key materials

• British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table – Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net-Zero
• What we heard: Summary of May 2^nd presentations
• News release: First Regional Energy and Resource Tables Collaboration Framework for Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy Released
• Backgrounder: First Regional Energy and Resource Table Collaboration Framework For Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy Released
• Backgrounder: British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table Collaboration Framework Aligns with Province's Climate Goals
• News release: Regional Tables launched to collaboratively drive economic opportunities in a prosperous net-zero future
• News release: Minister Wilkinson Launches Phase 2 of the Regional Energy and Resource Tables