Overview

• Premier Tim Houston sent multi-page letters to West Hants Regional and Pictou County councils after they voted to pause uranium exploration.
• The letters highlighted $227.3 million in West Hants funding and $293.3 million in Pictou County investments since 2021, linking future support to resource revenues.
• A May request for proposals for uranium exploration in East Dalhousie, Millet Brook and Louisville attracted no bids by the June 11 deadline.
• On June 13, Environment Minister Timothy Halman announced eased environmental assessment requirements for metal mining, accelerating project approvals.
• Municipal leaders say they support economic development but demand detailed plans and robust environmental and health safeguards before any licences are issued.