NSNDP

October 22nd, 2018

McNeil Liberals must deal with environmental concerns around Northern Pulp

TRURO -- NDP Environment spokesperson Lenore Zann made the following statement in response to news of an effluent leak at Northern Pulp this weekend:

“News of any spill at an industrial site is concerning. The Liberal government needs to ensure that this weekend’s effluent leak is dealt with quickly and properly to avoid any additional impacts to the Pictou Landing community.

For months, we have heard serious concerns from fishers, Indigenous communities, tourism operators, and other community members about Northern Pulp’s future plans for effluent treatment. Given this spill, I am calling on the McNeil Liberals to support the growing call for a federal environmental assessment for the new effluent treatment system.”

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