The government has identified natural gas exploration and related industrial development as potentially having significant economic benefits for the future of New Brunswick.
"Our government supports responsible expansion of the natural gas sector while ensuring the safety and security of homeowners and our groundwater supply. This is important for both taxpayers and industry. All of us want to see exploration and development done in an environmentally responsible fashion in order to ensure that we can gain the economic benefits possible for our province."
- Hon. Bruce Northrup
Minister of Natural Resources