September 3, 2026 Prince George, British Columbia Natural Resources Canada
In a time of global volatility, Canada is focused on what we can do: building an affordable, competitive, sovereign and sustainable Canadian economy. Central to this mission is our National Electricity Strategy, a blueprint for supplying and controlling our own electricity by doubling our grid by 2050 to meet demand and secure sovereign power supply. Clean Canadian electricity is the clear solution to Canada's energy security, affordability and competitiveness, and we are building ambitious grid infrastructure that will make that vision a reality.
Today, the Government of Canada and its partners took an important step to secure a clean, abundant and affordable electricity grid in British Columbia by breaking ground on Phase 1 of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL), an expansion of the electricity transmission line that runs from Prince George to Terrace.
Once complete, the NCTL will:
- More than double the availability of clean, low-cost electricity along Canada's West Coast;
- Unlock transformative industrial projects, including the Ksi Lisims LNG facility and critical minerals developments in the Golden Triangle;
- Create $10 billion in new economic activity and nearly 10,000 jobs; and
- Reduce emissions by up to three million tonnes annually - the equivalent of taking one million vehicles off the road every year.
Driven by streamlined federal-provincial co-ordination, financial backing under the Canada-British Columbia Co-operative Prosperity Agreement and strong Indigenous partnership, the project has moved rapidly from regulatory approval to active construction. This momentum has been supported by the project's referral to the Major Projects Office in November 2025 as the foundation of the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor in Northwest British Columbia and the Yukon, a region with extraordinary potential for critical minerals and energy development, new telecommunications and transport infrastructure, and clean power transmission. The Corridor's development will support Indigenous project leadership, make life and industry more affordable in Northwest B.C. and support conservation in the region.
By prioritizing efficient regulatory processes, critical infrastructure and strong partnerships with the province and Indigenous Peoples, Canada is getting shovels in the ground on ambitious projects that make our nation more prosperous and sovereign for all Canadians.
