Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston suggests reconsidering bans on uranium mining and onshore fracking due to potential US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. While acknowledging public concerns about industry safety, Houston views the reopening of these areas for fossil fuel exploration as a topic for discussion. Fishermen and seafood industry representatives express worry over the potential environmental risks and economic consequences of reversing the bans.
Premier Tim Houston said Wednesday the province needs to reconsider bans on various industries, including uranium mining and onshore fracking, because of tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Richard D’entremont, president of Acadian Fish Processors Ltd. in Lower West Pubnico, N.S., says reversing the ban on drilling would be a potential disaster for fishers because of the risk of a spill.Kris Vascotto, executive director of the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance, says the possibility of losing any harvesting from the Georges Bank is “highly concerning,” and says his group would like some clear statements from the province about “what exactly their plans are.
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