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According to the The Vancouver Sun’s article, BC hydro’s 8-billion Site C hydroelectric megaproject is urged to be rejected by the government since first nation argues that “flooding valley would impair their rights to fish, hunt and use the area for ceremonial purposes”.

• Apply the “PESTLE analysis

In terms of political and legal conditions, Cite C will definitely face more obstacles in the long-term due to its interest of conflict with first nations whose rights are protected by the government. To build the business canvas of BC hydro, the “Key Resources” and “Revenue Stream” have to consider the effect of imparity of the first nations. Despite the guaranteed buyer power due to the increasing electricity demand in BC, the supplier power ought to be more emphasized to carry out this hydroelectric project.

• Other Costs

Besides fixed costs and variable costs, the other costs should be thought over carefully in this situation. To be more precise, the opportunity cost, which is nevertheless an unreal cost, must not be ignored when analysing this business plan. The second best choice to do with the valley located in the area of first nation may be exploited to tourism potential that can make profits and protecting the original environment and lives of first nations in the meantime.

Personally, I think more alternatives such as “wind, solar and geothermal power” mentioned in the article should be considered by the government and BC hydro in order to reach a harmonious agreement.