New Brunswick: Shadow continues to loom over shale gas report

NB: Shadow continues to loom over shale gas report, When asked repeatedly whether the government would release the recommendations or the report in full, New Brunswick’s health minister was unclear byKevin Bissett, The Canadian Press, October 4, 2012 , Daily Business Buzz, Oil and Gas News
New Brunswick’s health minister declined to say Wednesday whether the provincial government would release a report on the shale gas industry in its entirety. Madeleine Dube held a news conference hours after the Opposition attacked the government for not releasing the report by the province’s chief medical health officer. At one point, Dube said the government would release Dr. Eilish Cleary’s recommendations. But she later said the government would review the report and after that it would be released. When asked repeatedly whether the government would release the recommendations or the report in full, she was unclear.

The Liberals have called for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, until all the benefits and risks of the shale gas industry are known. … In May, the government appointed University of Moncton biologist Louis LaPierre to lead a series of public meetings on its proposed shale gas regulations. Environment Minister Bruce Fitch said Cleary will meet with LaPierre this week to discuss her findings, and he expects they will be reflected in LaPierre’s report. He said LaPierre’s report is expected to be completed for release later this month.

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