Eby campaign gets boost from LNG Canada expansion announcement

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
September 30, 2026

Photo Courtesy: The Canadian Press

British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby’s election campaign is getting a boost from a major energy development, with LNG Canada announcing plans to proceed with the second phase of its liquefied natural gas export terminal in Kitimat.

The multibillion-dollar expansion is expected to double LNG Canada’s export capacity to 28 million tonnes a year, making it one of the major projects moving forward in the province.

Eby, campaigning in Prince Rupert, described the project as one of the largest investments in Canadian history and said it reflects his government’s approach of securing economic benefits for British Columbia while working with communities and maintaining environmental standards.

The announcement comes as the provincial election campaign enters its second week. Eby has been emphasizing resource development, critical minerals and expanding access to international markets, including a proposal to double critical-mineral exports within five years and expand the Port of Prince Rupert.

The LNG announcement also puts energy development at the centre of the campaign, as the B.C. Conservatives promote their own plans for expanding LNG production. The Conservatives have pledged to significantly increase provincial LNG output, while the NDP argues that projects already underway show the province is moving ahead with energy development.

The election is scheduled for October 24, with voters heading to the polls one week after the province’s municipal elections. Eby called the snap election two years earlier than originally scheduled, saying his government needs a stronger mandate to respond to economic and trade pressures.

With resource development, the economy and the province’s relationship with international markets emerging as major campaign themes, the LNG Canada expansion gives Eby another major economic development to highlight as the campaign continues.