VICTORIA, B.C.: Claire Rattée, MLA for Skeena, issued the following statement after being asked to leave the Legislative Assembly during Question Period:

“Today, I objected after Premier David Eby falsely claimed that BC Conservatives do not support LNG Canada.

“I represent Skeena. LNG Canada is built in my riding. I spent four years on Kitimat Council helping move this project forward, and I have consistently supported LNG Canada and the workers, families, and First Nation partners behind it. Myself and others within my caucus have devoted many years to making this project a reality while the NDP government actively opposed it while they were in opposition.

“That is why it was deeply frustrating to hear the Premier attempt to rewrite history when it comes to LNG Canada and the people who fought for years to get this project built.

“The reality is that many members of the NDP government opposed projects like LNG Canada, TMX, and Site C before they suddenly decided to embrace them once the economic benefits became impossible to ignore.

“I apologized to the Speaker because I respect the institution of the Legislature and the role of the Chair. But I will not apologize for standing up for my region, for LNG workers, or for correcting the record when the Northwest is being misrepresented.

“The people of Skeena know where I stand, and I will continue fighting for them every single day.”

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