MLA blasts BC Oil and Gas Commission, Clark Liberals, for fracking water licence award in northeast

Independent MLA Bob Simpson is raising new questions today about the conduct of the British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission in regards to water licences recently issued or pending for gas exploration companies in northeast B.C.

The issue came up a few months ago when it appeared that some gas companies were accessing water at a time of significant drought in the northeast. That's no longer the case, after recent flooding, but Simpson is accusing the Clark Liberals of ignoring an "explicit promise" to consult with the public, including first nations, before authorising new long term licences for water withdrawal.

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