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Indigenous Groups Challenge LNG Facility Approval in Court

10/24/2025

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The Lax Kw’alaams Band and Metlakatla First Nation filed a court challenge to the Ksi Lisims facility approval, alleging the Minister of Environment and Climate Change ignored their concerns.
Metlakatla First Nation says decision relied on speculative economics and failed to consider alternative shipping routes protecting sensitive marine areas.
The parties argue the project threatens Aboriginal rights and title and would process 2 billion cubic feet daily and export 12 million tonnes of LNG annually.

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The Lax Kw’alaams Band and Metlakatla First Nation filed a court challenge to the Ksi Lisims facility approval, alleging the Minister of Environment and Climate Change ignored their concerns.
Metlakatla First Nation says decision relied on speculative economics and failed to consider alternative shipping routes protecting sensitive marine areas.
The parties argue the project threatens Aboriginal rights and title and would process 2 billion cubic feet daily and export 12 million tonnes of LNG annually.