Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces the Government’s intent to support the creation of new and well-paying jobs in the emerging liquefied natural gas industry.
Surrey, British Columbia - 19 February 2015
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government’s intent to support the creation of new and well-paying jobs in the emerging liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. He was joined by James Moore, Minister of Industry, Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), Wai Young, Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, and Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George–Peace River.
In order to ensure that Canadian natural gas can reach new and growing international markets, and make it accessible for new domestic uses, the Government intends to establish a capital cost allowance rate of 30 per cent for equipment used in natural gas liquefaction and 10 per cent for buildings at a facility that liquefies natural gas. This tax relief will be available for capital assets acquired after February 19, 2015, and before 2025.
Canada has an important opportunity to build on its record of developing natural resources in a responsible manner while securing long-term prosperity for Canadian families. Canada benefits from large reserves of natural gas but has limited capacity to supply it to emerging international and domestic markets where demand is growing.
This measure will allow companies investing in new facilities that liquefy natural gas to create jobs and economic growth, while recovering their investment more quickly. It will also encourage investment in facilities that liquefy natural gas to supply emerging international and domestic markets.
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