1970-1979

1970s

Coalition Against SuperTankers (CoAST) is created by locals to oppose crude oil tanker traffic. 

1970

BC re-imposes its moratorium on oil and gas exploration in Juan de Fuca and Georgia Straits. 

1971

Under pressure from the public, the BC legislature passes a resolution opposing tanker traffic off the West Coast. 

1972

Due to a groundswell of public support for coast-wide protection, Canada makes a policy decision not to approve any new exploration permits or programs, and suspend all work obligations under existing permits. Canada also puts a moratorium on crude tanker traffic from Alaska through the Hecate Strait. 

1973

In their ruling of the Calder case, the Supreme Court of Canada recognizes the existence of Aboriginal Title in principle. 

1974

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is formed to negotiate land settlement and uphold Haida Title and Rights throughout Haida Gwaii.

Canada establishes an “Office of Native Claims” to receive claim submissions. 

1976

BC Hydro sets up a wind turbine experiment on North Beach. 

1978

After years of public refusal, a proposed oil port in Kitimat and pipeline from Edmonton is quashed by the Canadian government.