Ottawa Consulting on Future of Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Ban, Carney Says

Ottawa consulting on future of Arctic offshore oil and gas drilling ban, Carney says

The federal government says it is building up the "capacity" for northern communities to consult on the future of Canada's moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic.

Canada has not made a decision about lifting Arctic drilling ban, Carney says

Ottawa considering lifting moratorium on offshore oil and gas in Western Arctic

Northwest Territories has been pushing to regain control of decision making over its land and waters, with Nunavut more recently joining the call

Carney government considers lifting ban on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic

The Carney government confirmed it is considering “potentially lifting the current moratorium on Arctic offshore oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic,” Althia Raj writes.

Althia Raj: Carney government considers lifting ban on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic

The Carney government confirmed it is considering ‘potentially lifting the current moratorium on Arctic offshore oil and gas exploration in the Western Arctic.’