New Brunswick to Revisit Fracking Moratorium Amid US Tariffs

The New Brunswick government will review its 12-year moratorium on natural gas development to explore options for strengthening the province’s economy, particularly in light of U.S. tariffs. This five-month review will involve technical analysis and consultations with various groups, including First Nations, municipalities, industry, and the public. Premier Susan Holt emphasized that this is a dialogue to determine if proceeding with natural gas development is a shared goal for the province.

• New Brunswick will review its 12-year moratorium on natural gas development.
• The review aims to find ways to strengthen the province’s economy, considering U.S. tariffs.
• The process will take five months and include technical analysis and public consultations.
• Stakeholders such as First Nations, municipalities, and industry will be consulted.
• Premier Susan Holt stated it’s a dialogue to determine future direction, not an immediate approval for drilling.