Tensions had reached a boiling point over a natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia when a Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief said he made a phone call
FOI documents show change in plans for a January northern tour kept premier far from pipeline conflict.
Amanda Follett Hosgood lives and writes amidst the stunning mountains and rivers of Wet’suwet’en territory. Find her on Twitter @amandajfollett. SHARES Premier John Horgan’s northern tour included a visit to LNG Canada’s Kitimat project. But his office cancelled plans to visit Smithers, where Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs wanted to meet with him about the impact on their territory.
As tensions were building on Wet’suwet’en territory early this year Premier John Horgan’s office quietly cancelled plans to visit Smithers, home to the Office of the Wet’suwet’en.