The leader of a First Nation surrounded by oilsands development is frustrated by the Alberta Energy Regulator's decision to suspend a wide array of environmental reporting requirements for oilsands companies. Fort McKay, located north of Fort McMurray in the heart of the oilsands, is surrounded on three sides by development. "We also have questions about the length of these 'temporary exemptions' and would like more clarity about a return to responsible environmental monitoring," he wrote. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation said Wednesday the regulator's decision threw out 12 years of work. Adam said the regulator's decision may just lead to more legal action from First Nations.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 19:41 UTC