David Eby wrote to Mark Carney to give him the priorities of the C.-B.

The Prime Minister of British Columbia, David Eby, sent a letter to the new head of federal government, Mark Carney, to inform him of the province’s priorities. In this correspondence, four subjects are discussed: Canadian-American relations, economic security, clean energy and housing.

Canadian-American relations

The start of Mr. Eby’s letter puts forward momentum of Canada, in the wake of the tariff war with the United States. According to David Eby, it is necessary Improve government efficiency and make the investments necessary to defend and strengthen the country.

The Prime Minister of British Columbia considers that a “team canada” approach is needed, especially for customs duties on Canadian wood wood.

According to him, this approach must Reflect the seriousness of threats [tarifaires] For the economy of British Columbia et support affected workers.

He asked to make efforts to arrive at an agreement on the lumber, in the next commercial agreement agreed with the United States.

In his letter, David Eby also requests to respect the previous commitments of the federal government to combat organized transnational crime and the circulation of illicit drugs.

Economic security

The Prime Minister argues the role of British Columbia in Canada’s exchanges with Asia countries. For this reason, Strengthen the infrastructure of the British Columbia supply chainsays Eby, should be a national priority.

David Eby undertakes to support efforts to modernize road and rail commercial corridors across the country, as well as port infrastructure.

The Prime Minister of British Columbia also wants to strengthen Canada’s energy and food security.

With regard to the job market, the Prime Minister raises the reduction of the Program Allowance of Provinces candidates in British Columbia.

For 2025, 4,000 applications were allocated with this program, a reduction in half compared to 2024, which could allocate the capacity of the province to attract and retain employees in demandaccording to David Eby.

Clean energy and critical minerals

British Columbia is ready to accelerate major projects that align with national prioritiesdeclares his Prime Minister, But cooperation [du] federal is essential.

Mr. Eby claims that the region of the Doré triangle, located in the northwest of the province, represents an incredible opportunity to advance Canada’s plans to become a world leader in critical minerals, in partnership with the Tahltan First Nation.

This region has nevertheless been the subject of a report by an environmental agency, which highlights certain financial and environmental issues linked to mining exploration.

David Eby requests better funding from the North Coast Transmission Line, A clean energy project that can support the mining of critical minerals and metals in northwest British Columbia.

Housing

In terms of housing, David Eby claims that the British-Colombians valued Canada’s involvement in the programs of BC Housing.

He says he wants to continue the existing cooperation with the federal government, in particular within the framework of the national housing strategy of Canada (new window)which helps to stimulate construction programs in the province.

Increased construction for growing communitiesthe need to build affordable housing and Aboriginal housing projects are also mentioned.

At the end of his letter, David Eby thanks Mark Carney for having been alongside the British-Colombians at the aftermath of the attack on the ladies vehicle in Vancouver. We ask you to continue to support us after this horrible accident.

Victoria plans to contact Ottawa in the coming weeks, in order to present the province’s claims in terms of public security.

With information from Cailtrin Pilkingston