About The Report
British Columbians may be surprised to learn that in 2018, their government handed out $830 million to the fossil fuel industry – and that’s just when you tally the information that is publicly accessible. Despite the fact that the province is already experiencing significant climate impacts, new subsidies continue to be announced. These subsidies both reduce spending in other areas – including a just transition away from fossil fuels – and lock in decades of carbon emissions.
