Some Further Articles and Links About Uranium Mining and Fracking:

Dr David Maxwell M.D. :submission to the Voluntary Planning Board on uranium mining in Nova Scotia (2008)

Dr. E.C.Kosters “Earth, Science and Society” This is a syndicated Science Borealis blog including articles and publicatiosn by the author. Critical Nova Scotia Minerals in Critical Times is a good place to start reading.

NOFRAC submission to the Public Bills Committee March 17, 2025 (with references and appendices)

Ecology Action Centre: https://ecologyaction.ca/our-work/politics-policy/keeping-know-nova-scotia

Halifax Examiner: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/indigenous-nova-scotia/mikmaw-chiefs-send-stinging-rebuke-to-n-s-premier-tim-houston/

Halifax Examiner: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-democracy/uranium-exploration-and-mining-in-nova-scotia-the-radioactive-issue-that-houstons-government-reactivated/

Halifax Examiner: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-democracy/ndp-wants-pause-on-lifting-of-uranium-fracking-bans-as-doctors-warn-of-health-risks/

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment letter to the Premier

CAPE NS: https://cape.ca/press_release/nova-scotia-doctors-warn-of-health-risks-from-fracking-and-uranium-mining/

Halifax Examiner: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-democracy/premier-is-pushing-extractive-industries-but-is-anyone-even-interested-in-nova-scotias-uranium-lithium-and-fracking/

Mi’kmaq Rights: https://mikmaqrights.com/?p=4254

Nature Nova Scotia: https://naturens.ca/nature-nova-scotia-to-premier-houston-on-intention-to-expand-unsustainable-natural-resources/

On March 17, 2025 the Public Bill Committe received 99 submissions regarding Bill 6; a Bill that would revers the bans on uranium mining and fracking in the province (among other amendments). All but 1 submission (from the Mining Association of Nova Scotia) were against the changes to the legislation. Below are links to the in-person public presentations.

11. Margaret Matchum
    Earth Spirit Action Team of St. Matthew’s United Church
    https://www.youtube.com/live/waUnSIvEjlc…

12. Barbara Gallagher
    Citizen Action to Protect the Environment
    https://www.youtube.com/live/waUnSIvEjlc…

13. Diane Doucet-Kenny
    Concerned citizen
    https://www.youtube.com/live/waUnSIvEjlc…

14. Susan Pirie
    Concerned citizen
    https://www.youtube.com/live/sWefb1ytPwU…

15. Brenna Thibodeau
    https://www.youtube.com/live/sWefb1ytPwU…

16. Megan Krempa
    https://www.youtube.com/live/sWefb1ytPwU…

17. Gretchen Fitzgerald
    Sierra Club Canada Foundation
    https://www.youtube.com/live/sWefb1ytPwU…

18. Marnie Reynolds
    Concerned citizen
    https://www.youtube.com/live/eHkCQ5NM5qw…

19. Brad Redden
    A geologist who worked in uranium exploration
    https://www.youtube.com/live/eHkCQ5NM5qw…

21. Laura Dunn
    Concerned citizen
    https://www.youtube.com/live/eHkCQ5NM5qw…
22. Dr. Cathy Cervin
    Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
    https://www.youtube.com/live/eHkCQ5NM5qw…

NDP call for pause on Bill 6

Ecology Action Centre: Position statement on Bill 6: uranium mining and fracking

Ecology Action Centre: Resources and information on uranium, fracking and mining in Nova Scotia

“Canada offers tax incentives for mining activities, including concentrating, smelting, and refining, as well as exploration. These incentives from the federal and provincial/territorial governments reduce the tax load for mining companies doing business in Canada and other countries.” https://natural-resources.canada.ca/…/mining…/8892

Canada Critical Minerals Strategy Annual Report 2024

World Nuclear Association: Uranium Mining Overview

Michael Gorman: CBC News Public pushes back against government bill that would lift N.S. ban on uranium mining, fracking