K’JIPUKTUK (Halifax) — The panel reviewing hydraulic fracturing in Nova Scotia has completed its community information sessions across the province. Dr. Wheeler has been clear that much is still unknown about the risks and benefits to Nova Scotians.
During this review, the Native Council of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association have announced their official opposition to fracking.
Given that:
• All three political parties have stated that the existing moratorium will remain until fracking is proven to be safe;
• The panel has not proven that there is common understanding of the full extent of risks associated with fracking;
• The panel has not proven that fracking can be done safely at this point in time; and that
• Members of the aboriginal community have indicated that they do not give their consent for hydraulic fracturing.
We, the undersigned organizations, call for a legislated moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in Nova Scotia for at least ten years.
We also recognize Indigenous title rights as upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada, and that a moratorium on fracking must remain in place until the Mi’kmaq community gives its consent.
If your organization would like to endorse this statement, contact:
Jennifer West, Geoscience Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre
442-5046, 471-3301 (cell), groundwater@ecologyaction.ca
Faith Groups
The Adult Study Group at the Central United Church – Lunenburg
Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI
Dorje Denma Ling
Environmental Working Group, Church in Action Committee, Maritime Conference of the United Church of Canada
KAIROS Atlantic
KAIROS Halifax
Greens of Haligonia
Hants Federation of Agriculture
JustUs! Coffee Roasters Cooperative
No Farms No Food
Cape Breton Blacksmiths Association
Firehouse Ironworks Ltd.
The Wooden Monkey
Local Source Market
P’lovers
Climate/Social Justice Organizations
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition
Council of Canadians
Council of Canadians – Inverness Chapter
Council of Canadians – North Shore Chapter
Council of Canadians – South Shore Chapter
Divest Dalhousie
Halifax Environmental Justice Collective
Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group
Solidarity Halifax
Environmental Organizations
Citizen Action to Protect the Environment
Eastern Shore Forest Watch
East Hants Fracking Opposition Group
Ecology Action Centre
Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia
Friends of Redtail Society
Genuine Progress Index Atlantic
Parrsboro Shore Anti-Fracking Group
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Responsible Energy Action
Sensible Energy for the North Shore
Sierra Club Atlantic
Labour Organizations
South Shore & District Labour Council
Student/Education Organizations
Canadian Federation of Students – Nova Scotia
Canadians for a Safe Learning Environment
Health Organizations
Nova Scotia Citizens Health Care Network
Women’s Groups
Second Story Women’s Centre
Stella Maris Catholic Women’s League
Community Groups
North Shore Players
Tatamagouche Centre
Wolfville and Area Newcomers’ Club