WHEREAS a conflict of values may occur between provincial and local authority regarding land uses and resource management; AND WHEREAS such conflict limits local governments ability to represent the best interest of their constituents: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that local governments be assured of their authority to regulate in accordance with established bylaws without challenge from the provincial government.
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Given the locations, small footprint and low level of activity associated with most mineral and coal exploration drilling projects, there is minimal potential for these projects to impact on municipalities or nearby watersheds. Mine developments are already referred to affected municipalities and this process will continue. MEMPR will continue the recent practice of referring any application for exploration drilling for uranium to potentially affected local municipalities.