First Nation criticizes Holt government for not consulting about lifting fracking ban
Premier Susan Holt's Liberal government is reviewing a long-standing ban on fracking and development of shale gas in the Maritime province.
A First Nation in New Brunswick has criticized the province's Liberal government for failing to consult with Indigenous communities about lifting the ban on shale gas fracking. Premier Susan Holt's government is currently reviewing the long-standing ban on fracking and development of shale gas in the Maritime province. However, Chief Ross Perley of the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick states that the province is not fulfilling its commitment to engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities.
Perley asserts that the government is prioritizing timelines over genuine Wolastoqey involvement. He emphasizes that if the province proceeds with lifting the fracking ban without the necessary consultation, it would undermine any future partnerships. Perley states, "Our communities must be consulted on the scope of the review, environmental impacts and potential economic benefits...
Proper community consultation includes taking the time to ensure that consultation can be meaningful." A spokesperson for the provincial government has not yet commented on the matter.
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