By The Canadian Press

Green leader senses NDP support for Site C, calls it ‘irritating’

Nov 17, 2017 | 1:57 PM

VICTORIA — The future of the Site C hydroelectric dam is the subject of pointed questions from labour unions, environmental groups, Indigenous Peoples and high-ranking civil servants with the British Columbia government who want answers about the projected costs of scrapping the $8.3-billion project.

The New Democrat government said it will decide by the end of the year whether to cancel the megaproject or continue construction, but one opponent already senses the government will complete Site C.

Green Leader Andrew Weaver said while he doesn’t have inside information, he’s convinced the NDP will decide to keep building the dam.

Weaver said this is because he can’t see the government laying off thousands of workers during the Christmas season.

If the Site C project continues, Weaver said he and the BC Green party will remind Horgan and the NDP about their change of position at every possible opportunity.

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The project also faces tough questions from senior officials in the Finance and Energy ministries who have written to the independent B.C. Utilities Commission wanting more answers about the costs of killing Site C.

The Canadian Press