Canadian government has long controlled the aboriginal peoples through The Indian Act since 1876. Also, there have always been contradictions and divergences of views between them. In this blog, I’m going to introduce one contradiction, which is related to BC Hydro, between the federal government and the First Nations people. In this case, the opposition from the First Nations can be considered as an external force that has an effect on the company’s business plan.
BC Hydro’s Site C Project aims at generating enough electricity for 450,000 households a year by using hydro power. From my perspective, this project is definitely beneficial. According to Information Sheet – Need and Alternatives, here are some advantages of this dam:
- Cite C is the best option over all of its alternatives (financially, technically, environmentally, and economically)
- Large capacity
- Cheaper
- Environmental friendly
- GDP growth
However, First Nations people want to stop this project, because the dam may destroy their fishing and hunting sites. If we link this situation to PESTLE Analysis, then the oppositions from the First Nations would be the Legal and Environment conditions that affect BC Hydro’s business plan. First Nations stop BC Hydro from launching this project, as a result, it decreases the income of the company.