Investing in Major Projects in British Columbia

Over the next 10 years, as part of the British Columbia Look West Strategy, B.C. aims to attract $200 billion in major project investment in various locations across the province.

B.C. has identified 18 priority projects for advancement, including:

4 critical mineral mines
10 renewable energy projects
Additional large‑scale developments as the strategy expands

By 2032, the Province aims to have achieved:

8 new renewable energy projects operational
4 new or expanded mines in operation
3 new natural gas projects online

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Map of Major Projects in British Columbia

Several projects are underway or upcoming, including those initiated through the BC Hydro Call for Power 2025. The Province continues to explore and identify additional potential projects.

List of Major Projects in British Columbia

B.C. is accelerating approvals and permits for shovel‑ready major projects alongside the federal government’s advancement of projects deemed to be of national importance. This initial list of provincial and federal priority projects represents $20 billion in investment.

Leveraging B.C.’s Natural Resources to Deliver Major Projects

Critical Minerals

B.C. is positioned to play a pivotal role in Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy. The Province is working to expand its critical minerals footprint and increase processing capacity, including new smelting projects.

B.C. produces or has the potential to produce 22 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals.
The province’s port access provides a strategic advantage in serving global markets with high demand for critical minerals.
There are currently 33 mining development projects in progress (25 potential new mines, 7 major expansions, and 1 revitalization), representing up to $49 billion in potential capital investment.

Learn more about the Critical Minerals and Mining sector in British Columbia.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

B.C. is looking to intensifying LNG production. By the end of this decade, proposed projects could add:

28.5 million tonnes per year of LNG output
19.4 million tonnes per year of new LNG export capacity

Major LNG projects include:

Learn more about the Natural Gas sector in British Columbia.

Clean Energy

In addition to the Site C hydroelectric project, B.C. is looking to increase its power generation capacity, particularly through more diverse and renewable sources of energy. Additional energy increases include:

BC Hydro has also entered into Electricity Purchase Agreements for 10 new renewable projects resulting from the 2024 Call for Power.
The 2025 BC Hydro Call for Power adding another 8%
The Revelstoke Unit 6 project contributing an additional 5%

Learn more about the Clean Energy sector in British Columbia.

Forestry

B.C. continues to explore how to best reinforce a stable and sustainable forestry sector. Recent investments include more than $90.5 million from the Province in partnership with 74 forestry‑product manufacturers. Existing and future efforts will include:

Increasing the production of high‑value, made‑in‑B.C. products

Increasing the production of high‑value, made‑in‑B.C. products
Modernizing operations
Innovating product lines
Diversifying fibre sources

Learn more about the Forestry sector in British Columbia.

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