The BC NDP could care less about the jobs and economic benefits from KMX. They just want to keep their base of nimbyists and professional protesters happy, so one day (they dream), they can even win an election (the old-fashioned way, with the most seats). 

The NDP are always an economic disaster for BC, and this time won't be any different. It will be a good test of Mr Photo Op's fortitude though - and his and Notley's wrangling with Horgan, and "the mouth" Weaver, will at least be entertaining.