Alberta cabinet ministers are defending the government's widely criticized plans to consult the public over open-pit coal development in the province's Rocky Mountains. "We all thought a review of the coal policy would include a discussion surrounding water sources and usage and the land use act," he said. Nixon appeared to suggest there's no need for one, saying the province's water management is unchanged. (The Canadian Press)"Nothing has changed when it comes to water licences, water approvals, the Water Act or environmental legislation when it comes to water around coal," he said. "[It's] largely focused on the aspects of coal which sparked public concern — for example, the protections outlined under the coal categories."

Source: CBC News April 17, 2021 03:12 UTC