The British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table was launched in June 2022. Through this Regional Table, the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and the First Nations Leadership Council 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 strategic areas of opportunity that have significant potential to enhance British Columbia’s competitive advantage in the clean energy and natural resources sectors:
- Critical minerals
- Electrification
- Clean fuels/hydrogen
- Forest sector
- Carbon management technology and systems
- Regulatory efficiency
Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net-Zero
Launched in June 2023, the Collaboration Framework outlines the shared long-term vision and areas for collaborative action in the short term under the 6 areas of opportunity
One-Year Progress Report
Released in June 2024, the report summarizes the status of actions listed in the Collaboration Framework under the 6 areas of opportunity
One-Year Progress Report summary
Highlights of the Progress Report
Related materials
- July 2024: News release on Canada and BC’s investment in infrastructure upgrades to support critical minerals development in Northwest BC and create jobs across the province
- June 2023: News release on the publication of the first Regional Table Collaboration Framework for accelerating a low-carbon economy
- June 2023: Backgrounder on the publication of the first Regional Table Collaboration Framework for accelerating a low-carbon economy
- June 2023: Backgrounder on the alignment of the BC Regional Table Collaboration Framework with province’s climate goals
- June 2023: What we heard report: Summary of May 2nd presentations
- October 2022: News release on the launch of Phase II of the Regional Tables
- June 2022: News release on the launch of the Regional Tables, an initiative to foster collaboration and stimulate economic opportunities in a prosperous net-zero future