Indigenous communities shut out by B.C. tanker ban want another chance – Canadian Energy Centre
August 18, 2025
From the outset, projects must unite leadership from proponents, governments and affected First Nations
The head of the National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC) is calling for the repeal of the oil tanker ban on B.C.’s north coast as Canada seeks “nation-building” projects to strengthen economic independence.
With short shipping times to hungry Asian markets, ports like Prince Rupert or Kitimat offer a strong business case – but only if the tankers can dock.
“No proponent is going to look at investing in a pipeline to the north coast with that kind of legislation in place,” says NCC founder and CEO Dale Swampy.
