Consultation with First Nations
On behalf of BC Hydro and the BC Transmission Corporation, BC Hydro is inviting First Nations, Tribal Councils, the First Nations Energy and Mining Council, the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the First Nations Summit to participate in consultation sessions regarding the information that BC Hydro and the BC Transmission Corporation are submitting to the British Columbia Utilities Commission’s Long-Term Electricity Transmission Inquiry.
Please check the website regularly for updates.
Round One Consultation Workshops
The first round of consultation workshops has now concluded. Workshops were held in June and July, 2009 in Surrey, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Abbotsford, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Fort St. John, Prince George and Prince Rupert. View the presentations and meeting notes. We also received many questions and requests for information. In response to the questions and comments we heard, BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation have prepared Information Sheets and a Questions & Answers document. View the Energy Trade Information Sheet [PDF, 103 Kb], IPP Supply Information Sheet [PDF, 124 Kb], WUP Information Sheet [PDF, 94 Kb] and Questions & Answers.
Round Two Consultation Workshops
We regret to inform you that due to unavoidable delays in the filing of BC Transmission Corporation and BC Hydro’s initial evidence, we are postponing our second round of workshops previously scheduled for October and November. These workshops will be rescheduled when the initial evidence has been filed.
Round Three Consultation Workshops
The schedule will be available in early 2010.
Capacity Funding
Participant and travel funding is available to attend the regional workshops. View the details of participant and travel funding [PDF, 1.2 Mb].
Applications are also being accepted for capacity funding to conduct studies and technical reviews of the evidence of BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation. View the details of capacity funding for studies and technical reviews [PDF, 49 Kb]. Given the delays in the filing of BC Transmission Corporation and BC Hydro’s initial evidence, the original deadline set for proposals for capacity funding for technical reviews and studies will be extended.
About the Consultation
Since May of 2009, when we began this consultation, we have sent a number of letters to First Nations, Tribal Councils, the First Nations Energy and Mining Council, the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the First Nations Summit with information about the Long Term Electricity Transmission Inquiry and this consultation as these processes evolved.
Date | Description | Documents |
|---|---|---|
May 11, 2009 | Introduction to the Inquiry & Notification of Round One Workshops (Schedule attached) | Letter [PDF, 65 Kb] |
| May 28, 2009 | Formal Invitation to Round One Workshops (Schedule, Registration Form, Participant Funding Guidelines & Travel Expense Claim Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 77 Kb] |
| July 9, 2009 | Invitation to BC Hydro Resource Options Workshop on July 23, 2009 in Vancouver (Registration Form, Participant Funding Guidelines & Travel Expense Claim Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 122 Kb] |
| July 21, 2009 | Invitation to BC Transmission Corporation Scenario Workshop on August 5, 2009 in Vancouver (Registration Form, Participant Funding Guidelines & Travel Expense Claim Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 123 Kb] |
| August 5, 2009 | Capacity Funding for Studies & Technical Reviews (Application Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 49 Kb] |
| August 25, 2009 | Notification of Round Two Workshops and BC Hydro Resource Options Questions (Schedule attached) | Letter [PDF, 94 Kb] |
| September 3, 2009 | Formal Invitation to Round Two Workshop & BC Transmission Corporation Scenario Questions (Schedule, Registration Form, Participant Funding Guidelines & Travel Expense Claim Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 60 Kb] |
| September 21, 2009 | Notification of Revised Schedule and Information Online | Letter [PDF, 51 Kb] |
| October 8, 2009 | Postponement of Round 2 Workshops (Cancellation Expense Claim Form attached) | Letter [PDF, 54 Kb] |
The consultation on BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation’s Long-Term Electricity Transmission Inquiry evidence and information is separate and distinct from the British Columbia Utilities Commission's Inquiry process. The consultation is a parallel process that will seek input on the information and evidence of BC Hydro and the BC Transmission Corporation to the British Columbia Utilities Commission's Inquiry.
The consultation on BC Hydro and BC Transmission Corporation’s Long-Term Electricity Transmission Inquiry evidence and information is not intended to preclude or replace First Nations' participation in the British Columbia Utilities Commission Inquiry process. First Nations are encouraged to participate directly in the British Columbia Utilities Commission's proceeding. More information is available from British Columbia Utilities Commission.
For additional information please email us or call 1 877 461 0161 extension 3.
For information on BC Transmission Corporation’s involvement in the Long-Term Electricity Transmission Inquiry, visit their Transmission 2040 website.
Last Modified: Oct 16, 2009
