Resources for Good: LNG, Healthcare & Community

Resources for Good: LNG, Healthcare & Community

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British Columbia’s developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) has an untold story to tell, one that isn’t often brought to the forefront in the public discussion. It’s a heartwarming story of giving back to Canadians, whether through donating much-needed healthcare equipment to hospitals or providing safety equipment to schools. These are just a few examples of how BC LNG contributes to healthcare and the community at large.

Below, we examine several examples of how BC’s developing natural gas sector is supporting local communities and families across the province.

LNG and Healthcare

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Squamish General Hospital receives $900,000 donation from LNG company for CT scanner

February 2024 – Squamish Hospital Foundation announced that Woodfibre LNG committed $900,000 towards the purchase of a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner for the Squamish General Hospital. The generous donation fulfilled the fundraising goal for the CT scanner and supports the purchase and installation of this essential diagnostic tool.

Coastal GasLink Donates to School Program for Safety Gear

December 2023 – Avalanche Canada’s School Program received an early gift this holiday season, thanks to a significant donation from Coastal GasLink. TC Energy’s pipeline project has generously given 50 sets of avalanche safety gear along with 50 winter backpacks to Avalanche Canada.

New CT scanner a “game changer” for local healthcare in Kitimat region

October 2023 – The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation was provided with a $900,000 donation by LNG Canada for the purchase of a new CT scanner, allowing the Kitimat General Hospital and Health Care centre to provide more advanced treatments and diagnoses to patients.

Hope Air announces funding from Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada to support B.C. patients

July 2021 - Canada’s only national charity providing flights and accommodations to those in financial need who must travel for medical care far from home – is proud to announce donations of $10,000 each from Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada, for a total of $20,000, to ensure patients in northern B.C. have access to vital medical services.

LNG Canada donates $500,000 towards coronavirus

April 2020 – LNG Canada donated $500,000 to support Kitimat and Terrace communities in B.C. during the coronavirus pandemic. Half of the funds will be committed to support Northern Health for the procurement and deployment of equipment and other services to support healthcare response for the communities’ resident as well as nearby Indigenous communities.

Coastal GasLink donates $100,000 to United Way of Northern BC

April 2020 – Coastal GasLink donated $100,000 to United Way of Northern BC (UWNBC) to help support the special needs of some affected by COVID-19. The money will be spread among communities across the 670-km pipeline project area from the Peace region to Kitimat.

LNG Canada provides $750,000 to kickstart dementia care home fundraiser

July 2019 – LNG Canada donated $750,000 to the fundraising drive for Kitimat’s very own dementia home, with $500,000 of the funds going towards the construction of the facility and another $200,000 to for the implementation and delivery of the Care Aid program.

LNG and the Community

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Coastal GasLink invests $13 million into communities along pipeline right-of-way

To date - Coastal GasLink and TC Energy have contributed more than $13 million in community investments and sponsorships for communities along the pipeline’s route.

Woodfibre LNG donates $150,000 to 50 local non-profits

May 2024 - Woodfibre LNG donated $150,000 to 50 local-non profits in Squamish and Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) as part of the company’s spring intake of the 2024 Community Partnership Program. This follows a $134,000 donation to 36 local non-profits in the program’s Fall 2023 intake.

LNG Canada donates more than $11 million to community based programs to date

December 2023 – Since LNG Canada began, the project contributed more than $11 million to community-based programs, services and infrastructure, benefiting Kitimat, Terrace and local First Nations, helping enhance and introduce new public amenities, services and infrastructure for local children, teachers, hospital staff and patients, seniors and newcomers alike.

Woodfibre LNG gives $130,000 to Squamish and SLRD non-profits

November 2023 - Woodfibre LNG donated $130,000 to 36 local non-profits in Squamish and Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) as part of the company’s second intake of the 2023 Community Partnership Program. This follows $151,000 contributed to 42 local non-profits in the program’s spring 2023 intake.

Woodfibre LNG gives $151,000 to Squamish non-profits

March 2023 – Woodfibre LNG donated $151,000 to 42 local non-profits in Squamish as part of the first intake of the 2023 Community Partnership Program. The program aims to support local organizations that make important contributions to the community through their programs and events in sports, recreation, health and wellness, arts and culture, local search and rescue, and marine safety.

LNG Canada donates $200,000 to expand services at Coast Mountain Children’s Society

February 2023 – LNG Canada donated $200,000 to the Coast Mountain Children’s Society to help support the expansion of license childcare in Kitimat. The donation will provide resources for up to 14 additional licensed childcare places, a new after-school program, passenger van transportation, and a newly renovated space.

Woodfibre LNG provides $110,000 to Squamish non-profits

June 2022 – Woodfibre donated $110,000 to dozens of non-profits in or near its area of operation, including the Sea to Sky Hospice Society, Squamish Food Bank Society, and the Squamish Seniors Living Society to name a few recipients.

LNG Canada donates $1.2 million for a new snowblower for regional airport

March 2022 – LNG Canada provided $1.2 million to Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT) to purchase a new, high capacity snowblower that makes snow removal on its two runways, taxiways and tarmac quicker and more efficient. The machinery will help to improve flight arrival and departure time reliability in cold weather months and create a safer environment for aircraft during landing, takeoff, and taxiing operations.

LNG Canada commits $750,000 to Ocean Wise

June 2021 – LNG Canada joins forces with marine research organization, Ocean Wise, to help them continue investigating and observing the habitat requirements of North Coast killer whales and humpbacks. The funds will help the environmental initiative expand its conversation, research, and education program in the region.

Woodfibre LNG donates $30,000 to aid emergency response and recovery

December 2021 – Woodfibre LNG donated $20,000 to the Garibaldi Volunteer Fire Department and $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for flood relief in the Sumas Prairie.

LNG Canada donates $50,000 to support B.C. students

October 2020 – LNG Canada committed $50,000 to help deliver entrepreneurship programs and school readiness to students in B.C. The donation will support online and in-classroom learning as well as advancing business education programs to help students learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

Over $1 million donated to local groups and charities by Woodfibre LNG’s community program

December 2019 – Since 2013, Woodfibre LNG had donated more than $1 million to local charities and groups, supporting local schools, services and organizations that make a vital contribution to the community.

Cedar LNG Grant Program

Cedar LNG’s Community Investment Program provides grants to not-for-profit and charitable organizations that deliver programs and services for the benefit of the Haisla Nation, neighbouring Indigenous Nations, and local communities.

LNG, Healthcare, Community: More Examples

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Does BC LNG impact healthcare?

The B.C. liquefied natural gas industry has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on healthcare in the province through its sponsorship of medical equipment that will help provide Canadians with improved treatments and diagnoses. The LNG sector has also made several contributions to B.C. healthcare initiatives and the community at large that support patients in need.

Will LNG Canada pose a risk to human health?

A report evaluating the health risks associated with LNG Canada found that the project would not present potential health concerns. Furthermore, any residual effects from the project are expected to be negligible, of long-term duration, limited to the human health assessment area, and reversible.

Why do activists say BC LNG will affect healthcare?

BC LNG obstructionists choose to mislead the public with misinformation and disinformation campaigns to try and scare Canadians. In one particular instance, an opposing organization used an image of an Iranian petroleum facility flaring gas in a bus stop advertisement against BC LNG, which does not represent Canada’s flaring operations in any way, shape, or form. Fake smoke was also photoshopped onto the image. This isn’t balanced, fact-based, or honest, and it shows just how far anti-resource-prosperity activists will go to mislead Canadians.

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Canada’s natural resources sector creates much-needed jobs and economic activity in our communities, contributing immensely to the overall well-being of our families through volunteerships, sponsorships, donations, and other initiatives of the sort.

Let’s start having balanced conversations about the positive impacts BC’s LNG sector has on healthcare and the community at large.