Cost-benefit analysis of offshore oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Petition: 356
Issue(s): Climate change, federal-provincial relations, natural resources
Petitioner(s): Resident of Canada
Petitioner Location(s): St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Date Received: 23 January 2014
Status: Completed—Response(s) to petition received
Summary: The petitioner is concerned about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from offshore oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador. The petitioner asks the federal government if it has carried out a cost-benefit analysis of the overall offshore oil and gas development in this area, including an analysis of fiscal revenues and costs. In addition, the petitioner asks about the related total GHG emissions, calculated on the basis of a life-cycle assessment.
Federal Departments Responsible for Reply: Environment Canada, Finance Canada, Natural Resources Canada