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Northwest Transmission Line an economic catalyst for region: labour market study

Labour market research shows that, by electrifying an area of the province currently not part of the grid,  BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line will enable the development of mines, power projects and other resource projects that will help fuel B.C.’s economy.

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