Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is calling on the Alberta government to resume all environmental monitoring after three First Nations filed an appeal of the suspension with the Alberta Energy Regulator. The Athabasca Chipewyan, Fort McKay and Mikisew Cree First Nations say the Alberta Energy Regulator failed to consult with them on last month's decision to suspend many environmental monitoring requirements. To the premier, will he direct the resumption of environmental monitoring immediately?" Some of the monitoring subject to the suspension includes most soil and groundwater monitoring, most surface water testing, and wildlife monitoring near in-situ oilsands operations. The First Nations say it isn't clear to them how remote activities like wildlife monitoring could be risky during a pandemic.

Source: CBC News June 08, 2020 23:26 UTC