The First Nations people of Canada and the government always had ongoing conflicts for centuries and similar issues still appear to this day. BC Hydro proposed a plan to build a dam and a 1,100-megawatt hydroelectric generating at the Peace River in northeastern BC. The Peace River Valley neighbours Fort St. John and the approval of this proposal would mean that farmland and wildlife habitat would be flooded or destroyed. It would also affect the daily lives of the Aboriginals that included fishing, hunting, and traditional ceremonies.
Although there are two sides of the story to consider, the government/BC Hydro and the First Nations, it’s crucial to come to a compromise. Although their history on compromise hasn’t been the most substantial and it has always been the government overruling the First Nations, the Peace River Valley is home to many First Nations and they do have the right to voice their opinion.
Without the support of the First Nations people, this could hinder the development of the dam and progress of BC Hydro. Applying the PEST analysis, this would have both economical and political effects. Economically, this would open many job opportunities for residents in the neighbouring areas along with increasing production of oil, gas, and mining industries. This issue will also stretch the government, one side in support of BC Hydro and one side in support of the First Nations. Applying the SWOT analysis, this would also affect the threats of BC Hydro as they may not be able to compromise to reach their target.
Will they be able to meet halfway and come to a conclusion, or will the government and the First Nations continue to have ongoing conflicts?