Stegyawden, Hagwilget Peak, New Hazelton, B.C.
Honouring a Decade of Commitment
The history of the RBA reflects the enduring commitment of numerous local government representatives who have supported the initiative over the years. This timeline serves both as a historical record and as a tribute, recognising the dedication, leadership, and collaborative spirit that have shaped the RBA’s progress. The success of where we are today is a direct result of those sustained efforts and shared vision for the region’s future.
July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024
A new community funding agreement benefiting people living and working in Northwest BC was officially announced between the Province and the RBA local governments.
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
The Province allocated $250 million over five years through Budget 2024 to the local governments of the RBA to support planning and construction of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer and other community facilities needed to create liveable communities.
September 2023
September 2023
The RBA met with Premier Eby, Ministers Kang and Cullen and North Coast MLA Rice at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. An Executive Summary produced by the RBA was released, along with a joint press release with the Province. An RBA-produced Staff Report is planned to be submitted to the Cabinet and Treasury by the year's end, with the goal to achieve an agreement early in 2024.
February 2023
February 2023
The Terms of Reference and Work Plan are approved by Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang and the RBA. A newly-established staff working group focused on producing a final report for presentation to both parties at that year’s Union of BC Municipalities Convention.
September 2022
September 2022
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Province, with a plan to also establish a Work Plan and Terms of Reference. The Province also contributed $100,000 to assist the RBA in its work towards an agreement.
April 2022
April 2022
New Minister of Municipal Affairs, Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen attended a two-day RBA meeting in Terrace, with all RBA members, their respective CAOs, and provincial staff attending. A commitment was made to establish a Memorandum of Understanding.
October 2021
October 2021
Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne established regular meetings with the RBA Steering Committee.
September 2020
September 2020
The RBA continued with its efforts to achieve an agreement with the Province. Premier Horgan again expressed his support for this initiative at a virtual Union of BC Municipalities Convention.
September 2019
September 2019
Premier Horgan was presented with the Sustainability and Liveability Study Executive Summary at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. In his closing speech, Premier Horgan expressed his support for the RBA in reaching an agreement “that will stand the test of time.”
June - July 2019
June - July 2019
The RBA initiated a Sustainability and Liveability Study, to discuss ways to strengthen economic development in the Northwest in order to make our communities more livable and sustainable.
February 16, 2019
February 16, 2019
The BC government announced a $100-million Northern Capital and Planning Grant for reinvestment back into the Northwest.
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
The BC government provided the RBA with $300,000 to support its continued efforts to strengthen economic development in the region.
September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
Then Premier John Horgan confirmed he and his senior government officials would collaborate, beginning immediately, with the RBA on a resource benefits sharing agreement.
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
The RBA met with various BC MLAs in Victoria, including Doug Donaldson, Selina Robinson, Carole James, Jennifer Rice, and Andrew Weaver, and Chief of Staff to Premier Horgan, Geoff Meggs. They reaffirmed its commitment to Revenue Sharing for Northwest BC.
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
The RBA congratulates the four successful Northwest BC electoral candidates and invites them to continue to work with the RBA to achieve revenue sharing for the region.
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
The 41st British Columbia general election was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly to serve in the 41st BC Parliament. The BC NDP eventually won the election, with John Horgan as Premier.
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Christy Clark and the BC Liberals say NO to revenue sharing for the Northwest in the run up to the provincial election.
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
Then NDP leader John Horgan made a firm commitment to begin revenue sharing negotiations with the RBA by September 2017, should his party be elected in the upcoming provincial election.
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
News release: New poll results finds 85% of Northwest B.C. residents believe it is important to have a revenue sharing agreement under which a portion of provincial government revenue from Northwest BC resource projects would be provided back to local governments.
December - January 2017
December - January 2017
The RBA and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development continued their exchanges. The RBA submitted a Case Report in January 2017, with the Minister acknowledging the letter in March 2017 and advising that the report was being reviewed by staff. The Province continued to defer negotiations, with no revenue sharing agreement in place
June 2015
June 2015
The RBA expanded to include the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the North Coast Regional District, as well as all member municipalities and Electoral Areas, making the RBA membership inclusive of all 21 local governments in Northwest BC.
December 2014 - January 2015
December 2014 - January 2015
The RBA developed a negotiation timetable and framework, and met with then Premier Clark's Chief of Staff, where the BC government committed to interest-based negotiations.
September 2014
September 2014
RBA representatives met with then Premier Clark, Deputy Premier Rich Coleman, and Minister of Community, Sport and Culture, Coralee Oakes at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention, where the Province reaffirmed its commitment and informed the RBA that it was ready to negotiate.
July 2014
July 2014
The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) was formed by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS), the City of Terrace, the Districts of Kitimat, Stewart and New Hazelton, and the Village of Hazelton.
May 2013
May 2013
Premier Christy Clark of the BC Liberals promised Northwest BC revenue sharing negotiations during the 2013 provincial election campaign. The BC Liberal government was re-elected.
May 2013
May 2013
Premier Christy Clark of the BC Liberals promised Northwest BC revenue sharing negotiations during the 2013 provincial election campaign. The BC Liberal government was re-elected.
July 2014
July 2014
The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) was formed by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS), the City of Terrace, the Districts of Kitimat, Stewart and New Hazelton, and the Village of Hazelton.
September 2014
September 2014
RBA representatives met with then Premier Clark, Deputy Premier Rich Coleman, and Minister of Community, Sport and Culture, Coralee Oakes at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention, where the Province reaffirmed its commitment and informed the RBA that it was ready to negotiate.
December 2014 - January 2015
December 2014 - January 2015
The RBA developed a negotiation timetable and framework, and met with then Premier Clark's Chief of Staff, where the BC government committed to interest-based negotiations.
June 2015
June 2015
The RBA expanded to include the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the North Coast Regional District, as well as all member municipalities and Electoral Areas, making the RBA membership inclusive of all 21 local governments in Northwest BC.
December - January 2017
December - January 2017
The RBA and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development continued their exchanges. The RBA submitted a Case Report in January 2017, with the Minister acknowledging the letter in March 2017 and advising that the report was being reviewed by staff. The Province continued to defer negotiations, with no revenue sharing agreement in place
April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
News release: New poll results finds 85% of Northwest B.C. residents believe it is important to have a revenue sharing agreement under which a portion of provincial government revenue from Northwest BC resource projects would be provided back to local governments.
May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017
Then NDP leader John Horgan made a firm commitment to begin revenue sharing negotiations with the RBA by September 2017, should his party be elected in the upcoming provincial election.
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
Christy Clark and the BC Liberals say NO to revenue sharing for the Northwest in the run up to the provincial election.
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
The 41st British Columbia general election was held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly to serve in the 41st BC Parliament. The BC NDP eventually won the election, with John Horgan as Premier.
May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
The RBA congratulates the four successful Northwest BC electoral candidates and invites them to continue to work with the RBA to achieve revenue sharing for the region.
August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
The RBA met with various BC MLAs in Victoria, including Doug Donaldson, Selina Robinson, Carole James, Jennifer Rice, and Andrew Weaver, and Chief of Staff to Premier Horgan, Geoff Meggs. They reaffirmed its commitment to Revenue Sharing for Northwest BC.
September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
Then Premier John Horgan confirmed he and his senior government officials would collaborate, beginning immediately, with the RBA on a resource benefits sharing agreement.
April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
The BC government provided the RBA with $300,000 to support its continued efforts to strengthen economic development in the region.
February 16, 2019
February 16, 2019
The BC government announced a $100-million Northern Capital and Planning Grant for reinvestment back into the Northwest.
June - July 2019
June - July 2019
The RBA initiated a Sustainability and Liveability Study, to discuss ways to strengthen economic development in the Northwest in order to make our communities more livable and sustainable.
September 2019
September 2019
Premier Horgan was presented with the Sustainability and Liveability Study Executive Summary at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. In his closing speech, Premier Horgan expressed his support for the RBA in reaching an agreement “that will stand the test of time.”
September 2020
September 2020
The RBA continued with its efforts to achieve an agreement with the Province. Premier Horgan again expressed his support for this initiative at a virtual Union of BC Municipalities Convention.
October 2021
October 2021
Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne established regular meetings with the RBA Steering Committee.
April 2022
April 2022
New Minister of Municipal Affairs, Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen attended a two-day RBA meeting in Terrace, with all RBA members, their respective CAOs, and provincial staff attending. A commitment was made to establish a Memorandum of Understanding.
September 2022
September 2022
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Province, with a plan to also establish a Work Plan and Terms of Reference. The Province also contributed $100,000 to assist the RBA in its work towards an agreement.
February 2023
February 2023
The Terms of Reference and Work Plan are approved by Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang and the RBA. A newly-established staff working group focused on producing a final report for presentation to both parties at that year’s Union of BC Municipalities Convention.
September 2023
September 2023
The RBA met with Premier Eby, Ministers Kang and Cullen and North Coast MLA Rice at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention. An Executive Summary produced by the RBA was released, along with a joint press release with the Province. An RBA-produced Staff Report is planned to be submitted to the Cabinet and Treasury by the year's end, with the goal to achieve an agreement early in 2024.
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
The Province allocated $250 million over five years through Budget 2024 to the local governments of the RBA to support planning and construction of infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer and other community facilities needed to create liveable communities.
July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024
A new community funding agreement benefiting people living and working in Northwest BC was officially announced between the Province and the RBA local governments.
