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WHEREAS Northeast BC has a significant natural gas resource expected to yield far in excess of 100 years’ needs, with the resource providing an opportunity to fuel and fund the Province in a debt-free and sustainable manner that will provide for enhanced physical infrastructure, health, education and social progress for several generations;

AND WHEREAS Norway, having a population and resources similar to the Province of BC, has managed their resources to the extent that it is the second wealthiest country in the world:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCLGA and UBCM request that the Province of BC continue an examination of the factors that Norway employs in managing its resources for the betterment of its citizens with the goal of adopting a similar approach in BC.

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UBCM Comments: UBCM members have not previously considered a resolution asking the Province to continue an examination of the factors that Norway employs in managing its resources for the betterment of its citizens with the goal of adopting a similar approach in BC.