“Unlike coral, these species are mobile and can move away from noises and other disturbances,” the regulations say. “Results from environmental effects monitoring programs from Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas production have shown no significant adverse effects.”

right.

so, if i set up a drilling operation in your backyard, it's your responsibility to get up and move?

i think this government needs to take a course in introductory law.

expect the court to block this. and, blame the state for wasting everybody's time, when it does. they should know better than this.

that is a sophomoric, immature and ridiculous argument.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/canada-to-allow-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-protected-area/83482/