(Return tabled) Question No. 152 Ms. Kirsty Duncan: With respect to the development of unconventional gas resources, including shale, tight and coal bed methane, and its possible impacts on the environment: (a) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding the development of unconventional gas resources, (i) what was the scope of this research in the areas of, but not limited to, air quality, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem impacts, economic impacts, occupational risks, public safety concerns, and seismic risks, (ii) what, if any, resources did the government provide for this research, (iii) what, if any, process was e ...[+++]stablished to ensure the independence of the researchers, their research, and their findings, (iv) what, if any, case studies were considered as a part of this research, (v) what, if any, scenarios regarding the development of unconventional gas resources were developed as frameworks for the research, (vi) what economic, environmental and social impacts were identified by this research, (vii) what, if any, priority research areas were identified for further study as a result of this research, (viii) what, if any, departments were involved in this research, (ix) what, if any, action was undertaken to ensure inter-departmental cooperation throughout the research process, (x) what, if any, gaps or weaknesses in the regulatory framework did the research identify; (b) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding balancing shale gas' potential contribution to energy security with environmental risks; (c) what are the sources of greenhouse gas emissions associated with unconventional gas; (d) has the government developed a process to determine the overall carbon footprint of shale gas throughout the life cycle of natural gas use, if not, why not, and, if so, (i) what federal departments are involved in this process, (ii) how does the government ensure inter-departmental collaboration on this process, (iii) what is the p ...

11. Stresses that the fundamentally structuring and inclusive character of SSGI contributes in a relevant, useful and effective way to the development of all regions by enabling the State and local or regional authorities to perform a role using public and private funding; considers that preserving them in rural and vulnerable regions is particularly important and stresses as well the vital role of SSGI in limiting risks of segregating fractured and marginalised communities;

11. Stresses that the fundamentally structuring and inclusive character of SSGI contributes in a relevant, useful and effective way to the development of all regions by enabling the State and local or regional authorities to perform a role using public and private funding; considers that preserving them in rural and vulnerable regions is particularly important and stresses as well the vital role of SSGI in limiting risks of segregating fractured and marginalised communities;

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