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Attachment Draft EA Report and Potential Federal EA Conditions for Jeanne D/Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Sipekne'katik
  • Reference number: 57
  • Submitted: 2020-01-30
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • Good morning, Please see attached letter on behalf of Sipekne'katik. Regards, Sipekne'katik Consultation
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Attachment Editorial Comments for the Draft EA.

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Steve Bettles
  • Reference number: 64
  • Submitted: 2020-01-16
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Project Description
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  • Good afternoon Amanda, Husky did not have an official response to the Public Comment Period for Environmental Assessment Conditions which was due on January 4th. The attached are my editorial/formatting comments on reviewing the draft EA. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. Thanks, Steve

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Attachment WNNB - Husky/Jeanne D'arc EA comments

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick
  • Reference number: 53
  • Submitted: 2020-01-15
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • Good day, On behalf of Shyla O'Donnell, Director of Consultation, find attached WNNB's comments on the proposed Jeanne D'Arc Exploration Project's Environmental Assessment Report and associated Conditions.   Regards, -- Gordon Grey Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick Environmental Impact Assessment Coordinator Office: 506 459-6341 Cell: <personal information removed> Fax: 506 459-0974
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Attachment Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project - Invitation to Comment - KMKNO request for extension

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of AECOM
  • Reference number: 54
  • Submitted: 2020-01-15
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
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  • Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency EA Report and Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Drilling Project Prepared by: AECOM 1701 Hollis Street 902 428 2021 tel SH400 (PO Box 576 CRO) 902 428 2031 fax Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3M8 www.aecom.com January, 2020 Project Number: 60565441 AECOM 1701 Hollis Street 902 428 2021 tel SH400 (PO Box 576 CRO) 902 428 2031 fax Halifax, NS, Canada B3J 3M8 www.aecom.com 2020_01_13_Husky_EA Review_Final For Client Submission.Docx January 14, 2020 Mr. Derek Peters Mi’kmaq Energy Advisor Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office 75 Treaty Trail, Millbrook, Nova Scotia B6L 1W3 Via Email: dpeters@mikmaqrights.com Dear Mr. Peters: Project No: 60565441 Regarding: Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency EA Report and Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Drilling Project – Final Report AECOM Canada Ltd. (AECOM) is pleased to provide Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) with this final report on AECOM’s review of the Environmental Assessment Report and potential EA Conditions prepared by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Drilling Project. Thank you for the opportunity to assist KMKNO with this work. Sincerely, AECOM Canada Ltd. Nora Doran, P.Geo. Senior Project Manager, Canada East Nora.doran@aecom.com Nd:lm Encl. cc <original signed by> Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) Final EA Report and Potential Conditions Review – Jeanne D’Arc Basin Drilling Project 2020_01_13_Husky_EA Review_Final For Client Submission.Docx Statement of Qualifications and Limitations The attached Report (the “Report”) has ...
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Attachment RE: Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project - Invitation to Comment - KMKNO request for extension

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Kwilmu'kw Maw-Klusuaqn Negotiation Office
  • Reference number: 55
  • Submitted: 2020-01-15
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
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  • January 15, 2020 Amanda Park Project Manager – Atlantic Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1801 Hollis Street, Suite 200 Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Amanda.Park@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Re: Review of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Ms. Benjamin, We have reviewed the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project and I wish to provide you with our comments, concerns and recommendations. KMKNO has contracted AECOM to conduct a review of the draft EA report and potential conditions and we have submitted the report to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAA). The Mi’kmaq are the holders of constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, which include the Aboriginal right to fish for food and the treaty right to fish for a moderate livelihood. Any impacts to fish and fish habitat are impacts to Mi’kmaw rights. Therefore, it is our expectation the Mi’kmaq will be compensated for any infringement on fishing rights. We wish to reiterate our concern that this exploration project, as well as the other concurrent offshore oil and gas developments in Newfoundland, may impact both Atlantic salmon and American eel. The timing and design of the project activities will be important to reduce potential impact to migrating fish as well as those overwintering. We have already provided CIAA with a copy of the UINR report on Atlantic salmon that indicates drilling activities between the months of January to August pose a greater impact Atlantic salmon in the area. We are also concerned about the potential for accidental spills ...
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Attachment Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project -Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Nunatsiavut Governments
  • Reference number: 52
  • Submitted: 2020-01-10 - 3:27 PM
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
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  • Amanda Park Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4 Email: iaac.husky.aeic@canada.ca January 8, 2020 Subject: Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Federal Environmental Assessment Conditions for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Dear Ms. Park, This letter is a response to the request for comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Federal Environmental Assessment Conditions for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project. The Nunatsiavut Government previously provided comments on this project description. The comments centered around the potential impacts of the project on three Nunatsiavut commercial fishing enterprises (Federal Licenses) in NAFO areas 2GHJ3KL and potential impacts to subsistence/commercial species including cod, and the populations of SARA listed species (including the Atlantic Blue whale and North Atlantic Right Whale) that may migrate through any potentially impacted area within the Marine Zone identified in the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement. The Proposed Conditions suggest details of a Fisheries Communication Plan that the Nunatsiavut Government is in agreement with. The Nunatsiavut Government would like to be included in the Fisheries Communication Plan. In regards to the mitigation measures for accidents and malfunctions in Appendix A, the Nunatsiavut Government would like to be included in the monitoring reports should any accidents or malfunctions occur. Thank you for your time and for the opportunity to respond. Please contact me with ...
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Attachment Miawpukek FN Comments - CEAR 80130

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Miawpukek First Nation
  • Reference number: 51
  • Submitted: 2020-01-10 - 2:52 PM
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • Greetings, I am delivering the attached report on behalf of Miawpukek First Nation. The report provides comments and recommendations regarding the Environmental Assessment Report and potential conditions for the Jean D’Arc Basin offshore exploration project proposed off of Newfoundland (CEAR 80130). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact myself and Ross Hinks.   Thank you, Keegan McGrath   Keegan McGrath, BSc, MES Fisheries and Aquatic Biologist, Shared Value Solutions Ltd. Office and Mobile: 226-706-8888 x123 Fax: 226-314-1200 E-mail: keegan.mcgrath@sharedvaluesolutions.com Web: www.sharedvaluesolutions.com (http://www.sharedvaluesolutions.com/) Shared Value Solutions Ltd. 62 Baker Street Guelph ON N1H 4G1 Canada Shared Value Solutions Ltd. is a certified B Corporation and part of a growing movement of companies using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. b  
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  • Newfoundland Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Conditions of Approval Prepared by Miawpukek First Nation and Shared Value Solutions January 3, 2020 NEWFOUNDLAND JEANNE D’ARCBASIN EXPLORATION DRILLING | i Contents 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Miawpukek First Nation .................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 Historic Overview .......................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Rights and Interests ...................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Comments on the Project, EA and Potential Conditions .................................................................. 5 4.0 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 14 5.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 18 NEWFOUNDLAND JEANNE D’ARCBASIN EXPLORATION DRILLING | 1 1.0 Introduction Husky Oil Operations Limited (Husky) and ExxonMobil Canada Limited (Exxon) (collectively, the Proponents) are proposing to conduct exploratory offshore drilling in the Jeanne D’Arc Basin (the Project). Drilling of up to 10 offshore wells would take place between 2019 and 2027 ...
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Attachment Public Comment Period/Période de commentaire public - Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Robyn Lee
  • Reference number: 50
  • Submitted: 2020-01-10 - 2:12 PM
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
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  • 1 Friday, January 3, 2020 Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200 - 1801 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4 Re: Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project – Public Comments on Draft EA Report and Potential Conditions To Whom It May Concern, Please accept the Fish, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FFAW-Unifor) comments on the Husky Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project’s Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions in relation to the project. FFAW-Unifor submitted comments on the Draft EIS documentation in 2018. FFAW-Unifor represents approximately 15,000 working women and men throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, most of whom are employed in the fishing industry. The inshore fishery is prosecuted by small boats up to 45 feet in length while 45 to 90-foot vessels fish out to, or just beyond, the 200-mile limit. The fishing vessels in the inshore fleet are owner-operated enterprises. Most targeted species have set Total Allowable Catches (TACs) while trip limits and enterprise caps may also be designated depending on season and/or area. As we have commented previously, activities associated with the exploration, development and production of offshore oil and gas are very concerning to fish harvesters who see the cumulative effects of oil and gas activities on the water over time. Commercial fishing can occur within all four of the exploratory licences discussed in this report. As Figure 4 details (page 56), three of the four ELs have significant recent history of intensive fishing effort. Just as recoverable oil and gas is not found everywhere in ...
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Attachment Jeanna D'arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions Technical Review

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Marcy Cloud
  • Reference number: 58
  • Submitted: 2020-01-10
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • Hello,   Please find attached Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Inc.'s Cover Letter and Technical Review of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project.     Thank you,   Marcy 
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  • s h a r e d v a l u e s o l u t i o n s . c o m Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project Review of Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Conditions Prepared for: Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated Rachel Speiran, M.A. Project Director (226) 706 – 8888 ext. 120 rachel.speiran@sharedvaluesolutions.com 62 Baker Street Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 4G1 Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated Chief George Ginnish Chief Rebecca Knockwood 38 Micmac Road Eel Ground, NB E1V 4A7 January 08, 2020 Dear Chief George Ginnish and Chief Rebecca Knockwood: It is our pleasure to provide you with the review of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions for the Jeanne D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project. This review was completed by Rachel Speiran, MA; Allie Mayberry, BSc, MA, Levi Snook, BSc, and Meaghan Langille, BSc; EPt, of Shared Value Solutions Ltd. We look forward to continuing to serve you in consultation and lands and resources protection matters. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns with the enclosed report. With best regards, Rachel Speiran Senior Community Development Consultant Project Director Regulatory, Negotiations and Regional Development Practice Area Team Lead Shared Value Solutions Ltd. <Original signed by> MI’GMAWE’L TPLU’TAQNN INCORPORATED – REVIEW OF CNOOC INTERNATIONAL FLEMISH PASS EXPLORATION DRILLING PROJECT – DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT | i Contents 1.0 Review Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Project ...
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  • Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated 40 Micmac Road Phone: 506.627.4696 Eel Ground, NB E1V 4B1 Fax: 506.627.4605 January 10, 2020 VIAEMAIL: iaac.husky.aeic@canada.ca Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 200 – 1801 Hollis Street Halifax NS B3J 3N4 Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Technical Review & Assessment of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and potential EA conditions for the Jeanna D’Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project On behalf of Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn, we are responding to the Draft Environmental Assessment Report for the above project, dated November 2019. Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn’s primary concern remains how the projects impact migratory species that are of great cultural significance to the Mi’gmaq, including salmon, swordfish, Bluefin tuna, Atlantic right whales, and migratory birds. Please find enclosed a report from Shared Value Solutions that we are submitting on behalf of Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn. Based on the report, we highlight the following recommendations in particular: 1) The Agency and/or the Proponents should engage MTI and Anqotum Fisheries Resource Centre in designing and conducting a focused Atlantic Salmon research project that seeks to fill data gaps related to Atlantic Salmon use and existence in the Project Area. This should happen before any project approvals and will require dedicated proponent funding. 2) Establish a forum and process where Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn can meet with Husky Oil Operations Limited and ExxonMobil Canada Limited whereby issues and follow-up program decision making regarding the Project can be brought forward, discussed, and addressed throughout the life of the ...
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Attachment CEAA Draft Report and Potential Conditions

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Sharon R Hiscock
  • Reference number: 63
  • Submitted: 2020-01-06
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Project Description
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  • Good Afternoon Amanda/Meaghan, Thank you for providing me with an opportunity to obtain clarity on the draft CEAA Report and the potential conditions. The key areas discussed included Conditions 4.2.6, 6.11 and 6.14. In addition, we also reviewed page 72 of the draft report where we discussed the statement “an updated Net Environment Benefit Analysis (NEBA) would be submitted in 2019”. The below provides comments on discussion points for each item. 4.2.6 CEAA Potential Condition: Controlling lighting required for the operations of the Designated Project for the duration of the drilling program, including the direction, timing, intensity, and glare of light fixtures, while meeting operational health and safety requirements. Comments/discussion points during the teleconference: I advised that ExxonMobil’s key concern with respect to lighting is ensuring the safety of personnel and adherence to regulatory requirements. Meghan Murphy indicated that the condition was not meant to be prescriptive and that they would review the wording to provide further clarity. ExxonMobil’s Comment: Suggested wording for consideration, “4.2.6 Lighting will meet operational health and safety requirements, while considering where appropriate the direction, timing, intensity and glare of the light fixtures.” 6.11 CEAA Potential Condition: The proponent shall undertake a Net Environmental Benefit Analysis to identify spill response options that will be implemented in the case of a spill to provide for the best opportunities to minimize environmental consequences, and provide it to the Board for review prior to drilling. Comments/discussion points during the teleconference: CEAA will review the report and ...
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Attachment Rapport provisoire d'é. environnementale et conditions fédérales potentielles de l'é. environnementale du projet de forage exploratoire dans le Bassin Jeanne d'Arc-Husky Oil Operations Ltd. et ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Conseil des Innu de Ekuanitshit
  • Reference number: 56
  • Submitted: 2020-01-03
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
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  • Conseil des Innu de Ekuanitshit 35, rue Manitou Ekuanitshit (Québec) G0G 1V0 Tél. : (418) 949-2234 fax : (418) 949-2085 Le 3 janvier 2020 PAR COURRIEL : iaac.husky.aeic@canada.ca Projet de forage exploratoire dans le Bassin Jeanne D’Arc Agence d’évaluation d’impact du Canada 200-1801 rue Hollis Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse B3J 3N4 Objet : Rapport provisoire d’évaluation environnementale et conditions fédérales potentielles de l’évaluation environnementale du projet de forage exploratoire dans le Bassin Jeanne d’Arc—Husky Oil Operations Ltd. et ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. Réponse et commentaires des Innu de Ekuanitshit Madame Boychuk, La présente fait suite à votre courriel du 25 novembre 2019, par lequel vous nous demandiez de fournir nos commentaires à l’égard du Rapport provisoire et des conditions fédérales potentielles mentionnés en rubrique, et ce, d’ici le 3 janvier 2020. Nos ressources étant limitées et considérant le grand nombre de demandes de commentaires provenant de votre Agence au sujet des divers projets de forage au large de Terre-Neuve qui sont en cours d’évaluation environnementale, ainsi qu’au sujet de l’évaluation régionale du forage exploratoire extracôtier pétrolier et gazier à l'est de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, combiné aux courts délais accordés pour répondre à chacune de vos requêtes, notre participation au processus de consultation est, pour le moins, difficile. Nous avons malgré tout pris connaissance des documents pertinents et vous faisons parvenir par la présente nos commentaires. Dans la paix et l’amitié, Jean-Charles Piétacho Chef des Innu de Ekuanitshit <Original signé par> 1    Soumissions des Innu de Ekuanitshit I. Rapport ...
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Attachment Jeanne D'Arc Basin Draft Environmental Assessment Comments

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat
  • Reference number: 49
  • Submitted: 2019-12-16 - 4:07 PM
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • Good morning, Please find attached our response letter to the above noted matter. Best, Amanda Barnaby Consultation and Accommodation Manager
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  • 1/2 VIA EMAIL December 16, 2019 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4 RE: Jeanne D’ Arc Draft Environmental Assessment Report To whom it may concern, I write in response to your correspondence dated November 25th, 2019. The Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) has reviewed the Draft Environmental Assessment Report (the “EAR”) and has concerns regarding how the project may affect traditional aboriginal rights & practices, aboriginal commercial fishing, and the Atlantic Salmon population and their habitat. Further, the MMS would like to reiterate that our position regarding offshore exploration and drilling, is that any potential benefits do not outweigh the potential environmental impacts, therefore we do not support such activities. The EAR does identify possible negative effects on fish habitat, marine wildlife, migratory birds, and interference with commercial fishing, due to routine operations; however, the total extent, long term, and cumulative effects of which are unknown. Additionally, accidents and malfunctions could occur during exploration and drilling causing further adverse environmental damages. While the probability of accidents or malfunctions may be low, when either occur the results are catastrophic and immeasurable; for example, Husky Energy’s SeaRose spill lead to a 250,000 litre spill the complete effects of which are not yet known. The EAR does not consider aboriginal and treaty rights, however, it does consider the Atlantic Salmon population, we agree that newer studies must be completed to identify data-gaps, specifically with regards to Salmon, as ...
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Attachment I support the workers...

  • Jeanne D'Arc Basin Exploration Drilling Project
  • Author: Adrienne Mirabelli
  • Reference number: 47
  • Submitted: 2019-11-25 - 7:15 PM
  • Project phase: Environmental Assessment Report
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report
  • But I condemn the corporations. We have less than a decade to stop the runaway train that will lead us and all life on this planet to our collective destruction. Any support or condoning of the fossil fuel industry is tantamount to mass murder. There is no future in fossil fuels. 

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