Fracking Ban
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Government rejects ban on hydraulic fracking in OntarioThe New Democrats want to ban high volume hydraulic fracking to produce natural gas from shale in Ontario, but the government says there's no need to outlaw something that isn't happening.PoliticsMar 25, 2015
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Younger faces questions, criticism over N.S. fracking strategyNova Scotia's energy minister faced questions Tuesday at an industry conference about how Nova Scotia will become a centre for research in hydraulic fracturing technology while it moves to ban high-volume fracking for onshore oil and gas.EnvironmentOct 7, 2014
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Legislation to ban high-volume fracking in Nova Scotia introducedThe Nova Scotia government introduced legislation Tuesday that would place an indefinite moratorium on high-volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore oil and gas from shale deposits -- but it provides an exemption for testing and research purposes.EnvironmentSep 30, 2014
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Fracking ban could mean missed opportunity for Nova Scotia: ministerFederal Finance Minister Joe Oliver says Nova Scotia could be missing out on an economic opportunity by banning high-volume hydraulic fracturing.CanadaSep 4, 2014
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Petroleum industry group disappointed in N.S. fracking banAn industry group is expressing disappointment in Nova Scotia's decision to ban fracking for onshore shale gas.PoliticsSep 4, 2014
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Fracking ban legislation to be introduced in Nova ScotiaThe Nova Scotia government says it will introduce legislation this fall to prohibit high-volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas.EnvironmentSep 3, 2014
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