Fwd: Please resign from the Liberal Party of Canada

[Karl Perrin]

Hi Elizabeth and Hanno,

Thank you for your letters of encouragement.  Here’s the reply I just got from my M.P. Terry Beech’s office.

Obviously he’s not going to consider resigning from cabinet (or the Liberals) as Stephen Guilbeault did.

Someone in his office wrote this…boilerplate.  I will thank them for the reply.

All the best, Karl

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From: "Beech, Terry - M.P." <Terry...@parl.gc.ca>

Subject: Re: Please resign from the Liberal Party of Canada

Date: December 12, 2025 at 9:01:13 AM PST

To: Karl Perrin <per...@shaw.ca>

Hello Karl,

Thank you for writing and for sharing your concerns. Terry has taken time to review the Canada–Alberta MOU in detail and to speak with colleagues in both our Pacific and National Caucus. Having been directly involved in major energy decisions in the past, including the work surrounding the Trans Mountain Expansion, we understand why many people in Burnaby, North Vancouver and across British Columbia are watching this announcement closely.

Recently, Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith announced a framework agreement covering several areas, including energy, climate policy and major project development. Naturally, some elements of this agreement have raised questions here at home.

It’s important to be clear about what the MOU is — and what it is not. The MOU is not an approval or endorsement of a pipeline. It simply outlines the high-level, necessary conditions that Alberta would need to meet before any future proposal could even be considered. There is currently no proponent, no project, and no federal funding on the table. If a private proponent ever does emerge, they would still need to meet three fundamental requirements:

1. Support from the Government of British Columbia.
2. Meaningful partnership with affected Indigenous communities, including opportunities for equity participation.
3. Alignment with Canada’s climate commitments for 2030 and 2050.

These expectations set a high bar for any major project.

The MOU also provides much-needed clarity on industrial carbon pricing, which is a key tool in reducing emissions and supporting investment in clean technologies. Importantly, Alberta’s agreement to maintain a minimum effective industrial carbon price, and to work with the federal government on methane regulations and other climate measures, strengthens Canada’s overall climate approach.

At the same time, British Columbians are understandably focused on the MOU’s commitment to explore a second pipeline to the coast and the possibility of adjustments to federal climate policies, including the emissions cap and Clean Electricity Regulations. These discussions will require careful scrutiny, and our office will continue to ensure that B.C.’s interests, Indigenous rights and Canada’s climate goals remain central to any future decisions.

It is equally important to highlight what is moving forward in British Columbia. Budget 2025 approved two major clean-energy and industrial projects that are already shaping the province’s economic and environmental future:

The North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL)
This BC Hydro-led project will expand access to clean and affordable electricity, strengthen communications infrastructure, enable new industrial development and reduce emissions by up to three million tonnes annually. It will create thousands of careers and support long-term economic growth across the North Coast.

The Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Led by the Nisga’a Nation, this project is positioned to become one of the lowest-emission LNG facilities in the world once electrified. It is projected to attract nearly $30 billion in investment and support thousands of skilled careers, with associated transmission and gas infrastructure designed to ensure responsible development.

These are nation-building projects that strengthen B.C.'s economic resilience and help secure Canada’s clean-energy future.

As discussions on the Alberta MOU continue, we will be updating our climate and environment reports and closely monitoring its implications. Our office remains focused on ensuring that any future proposals meet the high standards British Columbians expect on climate action, Indigenous partnership and long-term economic responsibility. Our priority is delivering the commitments made in the last election and ensuring that the voices of our community are heard clearly in Ottawa.

Please read through the following links and let us know if there is anything we didn’t address or if you have any further questions.

You can read the full MOU here: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/11/27/canada-alberta-memorandum-understanding

To learn more about our climate plan visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan.html

To read about other BC energy investments, please follow the below links.

Investing in BC Hydro projects across the province – May 2025
Government of Canada investment in BC Hydro infrastructure projects across the province to support clean energy and improve energy efficiency.:https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/investing-in-bc-hydro-projects-across-the-province.html

More than $89 million invested in clean economy infrastructure projects across British Columbia – Sept 2024
Government of Canada investment in clean economy infrastructure projects across B.C., supporting sustainable energy and low-carbon initiatives.
https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/more-than-89-million-invested-in-clean-economy-infrastructure-projects-across-british-columbia.html

Hydrogen & fuel‑cell sector support via Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) – June 2025  $466,956 investment in Canadian Hydrogen Association to grow BC hydrogen and fuel‑cell companies for export markets.
https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2025/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-british-columbias-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-sector.html

Clean hydrogen hub establishment at Simon Fraser University (SFU) – May 2024  ~ $9.4 million through PacifiCan for SFU-led hydrogen‑energy projects to advance hydrogen tech in BC. https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-almost-10-million-to-launch-the-clean-hydrogen-hub-and-scale-up-made-in-canada-innovation.html

Clean‑tech company pilots via National Research Council of Canada (NRC IRAP) + Innovate BC under the BC Fast Pilot program – Feb 2025 Combined ~ $1.5 million funding for 12 BC companies piloting technologies (emissions reduction, water treatment, etc.).
https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/02/nrc-irap-and-innovate-bc-invest-in-british-columbia-cleantech-projects-through-bc-fast-pilot-program.html

Clean‑tech company pilots (7th round) under BC Fast Pilot program – Sept 2025  $1.5 million for 11 BC companies to pilot clean‑tech solutions — around wildfire management, energy, sustainability, etc.
https://www.canada.ca/en/national-research-council/news/2025/09/nrc-irap-and-innovate-bc-invest-in-high-impact-cleantech-projects-through-the-bc-fast-pilot-program.html

Clean energy & forest/energy transition funding via Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) as part of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) & Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program (CERRC) – Jan 2024 $13.5 million commitment to support two forest‑industry transformation projects and six clean‑energy projects across BC (solar + battery microgrids, hydro, biomass, wave energy, etc.).
https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-contributes-135-million-to-advance-innovative-forest-technologies-and-clean-energy-projects-in-british-columbia.html

Off‑grid solar energy for remote / Indigenous community: Ulkatcho First Nation / Anahim Lake Solar Project – June 2025 $4.9 million in funding to build one of Canada’s largest off‑grid solar installations — reducing diesel use by ~64%.
https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2025/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-landmark-solar-project-in-anahim-lake.html

Sincerely,

The Office of MP Terry Beech Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour 3906 Hastings Street  Burnaby, BC V5C 6C1 Tél. | Phone: (604)-718-8870

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From: Karl Perrin <per...@shaw.ca>
Sent: Friday, November 28, 2025 1:00 AM
To: Beech, Terry - M.P. <Terry...@parl.gc.ca>
Cc: Beech, Terry - Riding 1A <Terry.B...@parl.gc.ca>; Enviro Team VanU <enviro-t...@googlegroups.com>; Shawn Rev Gauthier <sh...@vanu.ca>; BROKE core group <broke-cor...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Please resign from the Liberal Party of Canada

 

Dear Hon. Terry Beech, MP for Burnaby North-Seymour,

Prime Minister Mark Carney was not elected with a mandate to act like a Conservative Prime Minister.  His MOU with the Premier of Alberta announced on Nov. 27, 2025 is odious and unacceptable to Canadians who have fought against climate change, and for First Nations’ constitutional rights.  Many of us who love this coast are among those Canadians.

Therefore, as two of your constituents, we are asking you to follow the lead of the Hon. Steven Guilbeault, who resigned his cabinet position:

“...In a post on social media announcing his resignation, Guilbeault said the decision to resign came with “great sadness”, but was necessary given his values as an environmental advocate.

“First, there was no consultation with the Indigenous nations of the west coast of British Columbia or with the provincial government, who would be greatly affected by this agreement,” he wrote. “Furthermore, a pipeline to the west coast would have major environmental impacts, particularly as it could cross the Great Bear rainforest, contribute to a significant increase in climate pollution, and move Canada further away from its greenhouse gas reduction targets.”

Guilbeault warned that lifting the moratorium on oil tanker traffic would significantly increase the risk of accidents in the region.”  from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/27/mark-carney-alberta-oil-pipeline-deal-canada-first-nations 

But I would ask you to go further than Guilbeault by resigning from the Liberal Party of Canada and sitting as an independent.

You have been a hard working MP listening to and responding to us your constituents.  We have been pleased to see you working constructively with your NDP, Green, and Bloc Québécois colleagues. We think you could be even more effective by sending the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney, your letter of resignation from the party.

Karl Perrin and Ann Jarrell, 306-9339 University Cres., Burnaby B.C. V5A4Y1