BP Canada has been given the green light to start drilling off Nova Scotia's coast. On Saturday, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) granted approval for the company to begin drilling one deepwater exploration well about 300 kilometres offshore. "We have granted the authorization today to commence the drilling operations, but really our work is just beginning," said O'Rourke. Environmental assessments were done for up to seven exploration wells, said O'Rourke, although they still require other levels of approval. Then on April 7, CNSOPB authorized BP to carry out "preparatory activities," allowing the company to enter Nova Scotia waters.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2018 16:30 UTC