VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians are heading back to the legislature next month to debate legislation that would pave the way for a $36-billion liquefied natural gas plant near Prince Rupert.
House leader Mike de Jong says the session is set to resume July 13 to debate legislation that enables a project development agreement between B.C. and a proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project.
The Lelu Island project still needs federal environmental approval as the province continues talks with area First Nations over concerns about possible harm to sensitive salmon habitats.
De Jong suggests it will take more than a week to pass the LNG-enabing law.
The project backed by Malaysian energy giant Petronas is one of 18 LNG proposals underway in B.C.
The province has already passed LNG laws on income tax and emission standards.
