Offshore Oil Gas Exploration

WHEREAS offshore oil and gas exploration is an important issue, particularly to coastal British Columbia; AND WHEREAS there are many different perspectives on the advisability of proceeding with offshore oil and gas exploration: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities encourage the provincial and federal governments to convene a multi-party interest process regarding offshore oil and gas exploration with a view to developing a consensus on if or how both governments should proceed with offshore oil and gas exploration; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this multi-party negotiation include local parties deemed to be affected, including local governments.