New Brunswick to Revisit Fracking Moratorium Amid US Tariffs
The ban on hydraulic fracturing has been in place since 2014.
TL;DR
- New Brunswick will review its 12-year moratorium on natural gas development.
- The review aims to find ways to strengthen the province's economy, considering U.S. tariffs.
- The process will take five months and include technical analysis and public consultations.
- Stakeholders such as First Nations, municipalities, and industry will be consulted.
- Premier Susan Holt stated it's a dialogue to determine future direction, not an immediate approval for drilling.