Decision to build Site C dam ‘incredibly stupid’: First Nations leader

VANCOUVER – A look at what was said about the B.C. government’s decision to proceed with the controversial $8.8 billion Site C hydroelectric dam.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark: “In the life of any province, there are moments where each of us has an opportunity, a responsibility, to make big decisions, ones that are going to matter, in this case, for a century. And today is that day.”

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip: “This is an ill-advised and incredibly stupid decision the province has made regarding the Site C Project. “

Opposition New Democrat Leader John Horgan: “This is a $9 billion gamble from a premier who we can’t take her word … I’m not convinced we’ve seen the final number on this.”

BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald: “This project will build on the success of our existing hydroelectric system and benefit British Columbians for generations to come.”

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett: “It’s clear that to keep rates low, we must choose the option of building Site C.”