Nova Scotia bill for uranium exploration faces strong opposition

Nova Scotia's government has introduced a bill to allow uranium exploration and fracking by repealing the Uranium Exploration and Mining Prohibition Act. This change aims to enhance the province's self-reliance amid economic challenges. Environmental advocates and physicians oppose the bill, citing health and environmental risks associated with fracking and mining. They argue that the government is moving too quickly without adequate consultation with residents and Indigenous communities. Supporters, including the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, claim that concerns about uranium exploration are based on outdated information. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of engagement on this issue.