Letter of Support for the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA)
February 20, 2026

Letter of Support for the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA)

Cedar LNG is pleased to express our support for the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) and its efforts to secure a successive revenue-sharing agreement that strengthens the communities that host and enable major industrial development across Northwest British Columbia.

Our company relies on strong, resilient communities with the infrastructure and services required to support workers, families, and long-term operations. Municipalities in Northwest BC provide essential services—transportation networks, water and wastewater systems, emergency response, recreation facilities, and housing-enabling infrastructure—that directly support industrial activity. As industrial growth continues, these communities face increasing demands without the revenue tools needed to keep pace.

A renewed, predictable revenue-sharing agreement through the RBA is essential to ensuring that host communities can plan, build, and maintain the infrastructure that industry depends on. Strong communities reduce project risk, improve workforce stability, and enhance the long-term competitiveness of the region.

We have seen firsthand the importance of adequate housing, childcare, healthcare access, and community amenities in attracting and retaining skilled workers. When communities are well-resourced, families thrive, and industry benefits from reduced turnover, improved retention, and a more stable workforce.

A successive revenue-sharing agreement will help ensure that a fair portion of the wealth generated in Northwest BC stays in the region, supporting sustainable growth and shared prosperity. This approach strengthens the long-term competitiveness of the Northwest, reduces project risk, and creates a more stable environment for investment.

Cedar LNG supports the RBA’s work and affirms the importance of a renewed revenue-sharing agreement that benefits workers, families, communities, and industry across Northwest British Columbia.

Authorized Signatory

Name: Doug Arnell

Title: CEO

Company: Cedar LNG

Date: February 10, 2026

 

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RBA Steering Committee

3 Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) from each regional district who sit in an advisory role:
CAO Daniel Fish,

North Coast Regional District (NCRD)

CAO Lina Gasser,

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS)

CAO Curtis Helgesen,

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN)

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RBA Steering Committee

1 elected official appointed by each regional district:
Mayor Herb Pond,

City of Prince Rupert, North Coast Regional District (NCRD)

Mayor Sean Bujtas,

City of Terrace, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS)

Mayor Gladys Atrill,

Town of Smithers, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN)