Here are some details about the process: http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rt...gxprtlcncpplctns/lngxprtlcncpplctnsq-eng.html. It seems they see this as an important industry for the future and for employment so according to new legislation the process is simpler and just requires evidence that the gas to be exported will not leave Canada without the supply it needs domestically.