Whereas British Columbias natural gas sector has taken significant actions to address emissions, including a 47 reduction in methane emissions from 2014 to 2021, while continuing to grow production and economic contributions; And whereas a sectoral emissions cap would restrict upstream natural gas production, discourage investment, and shift development to jurisdictions with weaker environmental regulations, resulting in job losses and no meaningful net reduction in global emissions: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the provincial government to not implement a sectoral emissions cap and instead collaborate with industry to develop balanced, competitive emissions policies that support investment while maintaining environmental progress.
