According to the article “First Nation chiefs to stage Site C showdown“, I think BC Hydro needs to take First Nations people more seriously. They failed to realize First Nations communities as an external factor that can impact the process of the hydroelectric mega project. As the reader, I think the social/cultural factor is heavily involved in this issue. I believe that First Nations residents should have a say in the positive/negative environmental changes on their land. Traditional practices such as fishing could have a negative impact from the development of the hydroelectric project as the dam will destroy farmlands and habitats.

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Since BC Hydro disregarded First Nations residents as an important external factor, they now face the consequence where the government is involved. If the government wishes to stay on good terms with First Nations communities, they will be more inclined to reject the project. However, the project will bring positive economic changes in the local mining industries so I think the government will have trouble reaching a solution. Ultimately, I think BC Hydro needs to reason with First Nations people on the issue because the project will provide many benefits to the Canadian economy such as employment and cleaner hydroelectric power for mining industries.

Reference

O’NEIL, PETER. “First Nation Chiefs to Stage Site C Showdown.” Www.vancouversun.com. 18 Sept. 2014. Web. 7 Oct. 2014. <http://www.vancouversun.com/news/First Nation chiefs stage Site showdown/10215965/story.html>.