New Brunswick’s decision to review its shale gas moratorium is raising concerns among some First Nations leaders and grassroots organizations over environmental risks, consultation and past conflict over the issue.
‘5 months is too short,’ says grand chief of Wolastoq Grand Council
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· Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Ron Tremblay, or Spasaqsit Possesom, is Traditional Grand Chief of the Wolastoq Grand Council. (Rhythm Rathi/CBC News)
New Brunswick’s decision to launch a five-month review into whether to lift its moratorium on shale gas development has sparked concern among some First Nations leaders and grassroots organizations.
Ron Tremblay (Spasaqsit Possesom), grand chief of the Wolastoq Grand Council, said the timeline is insufficient for a decision that could have far-reaching effects.
“Five months is too short, it’s just like a blink,” said Tremblay.
For leaders like Tremblay, concerns about shale gas go beyond its potential environmental impacts, and extend to First Nations’ rights in decisions affecting their territories.
Premier Susan Holt said in the province’s announcement Wednesday this review does not mean an immediate green light to shale gas development but the beginning of a five-month dialogue with partners and New Brunswickers to determine the path forward.
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