TERRACE, B.C. – Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirmed to be in Terrace, British Columbia, today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, for a significant policy announcement regarding national infrastructure and resource development.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has confirmed the press conference is scheduled to commence at 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time, where he will officially unveil the second, highly strategic batch of projects designated for fast-tracking under the government’s Major Projects Office (MPO).
Terrace Named Center of Nation-Building Agenda
The selection of Terrace as the host community is strategic, physically tying the announcement to the operational realities of the resource corridor. The PMO has explicitly framed the event around “nation-building projects that will connect and transform Canada’s economy.”
The key B.C. projects expected to be added to the MPO fast-track list are:
- Ksi Lisims Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal: This large-scale, Indigenous-led LNG facility is a cornerstone of the country’s Western energy export strategy, aimed at securing global energy demand.
- North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL): This essential infrastructure expansion will integrate new resource developments into B.C.’s clean hydro-electric power grid, aligning economic growth with decarbonization mandates.
By hosting the event in Terrace, the logistical hub for these projects, the government is validating the Indigenous-led resource development model and underscoring its commitment to operational implementation in the region.
National Strategy: Critical Minerals and Global Resilience
The second batch of MPO projects represents a decisive thematic shift toward securing foundational inputs for the global transition economy. While the B.C. projects focus on energy, the national list is heavily skewed toward Critical Minerals, including:
- The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario (essential for EV batteries).
- The Sisson Mine in New Brunswick (tungsten for defense and high-tech manufacturing).
- The Nouveau Monde Graphite project in Quebec (for battery components).
This aggressive move is part of an economic defense strategy to strengthen resilience against global supply shocks and position Canada as a trusted, secure resource partner for its democratic allies.
The domestic policy agenda being launched in Terrace is directly linked to an intensive diplomatic schedule. Following the announcement, Prime Minister Carney is scheduled to travel internationally, including a pivotal meeting in the United Arab Emirates and attendance at the G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa, where he will leverage these fast-tracked projects to strengthen Canada’s bargaining position on trade and investment.
