Courtesy of BC Gov't Caucus Communications:
Cariboo Chilcotin MLA, Donna Barnett expressed disappointment from the decision made yesterday by the Federal Government rejecting the environmental application of Taseko Mines New Prosperity Project 125km southwest of Williams Lake.
“I am extremely disappointed by the federal environmental review process rejecting the New Prosperity Project a second time even after the project passed BC’s environmental review. New Prosperity meant hundreds of good paying jobs. The project meant families could stay together in the Cariboo rather than having to fly-in and fly-out to work in Alberta or Saskatchewan. Moving forward with this project meant people could come home and use their skills in a project that demands bright young trades people,” says MLA Barnett. “I will always stand up for the people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin. We are strong, resilient and ready to overcome any obstacle or challenge before us. We will move on and build a brighter future for everyone in the Cariboo-Chilcotin. We are all in this together – and I will be right there standing with you”
Quick Facts:
· New Prosperity would create 700 jobs during the construction of the mine (B.C. Chamber of Commerce, Dec 11/13)
· In operation, New Prosperity would create 500 direct jobs and an additional 1,280 indirect jobs (Vancouver Sun, Jul 29/13)
· New Prosperity would inject $11 billion dollars and would give Federal and Provincial Governments $5.52 billion dollars in additional revenue (Vancouver Sun, Nov 01/13)
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