I came across this last night and was thinking about how
pathetic our politician system can be.
New minister says Frederick Street top priority
By Sharon Montgomery
The new Nova Scotia Environment Minister said he will be
treating the Frederick Street situation as a top priority
in the
new year.
NOTE FROM BRAD - If the situation has been treated as a 'top priority,' how
have the 'low priority' issues been addressed?
"I will be contacting residents there to hear their concerns
and will be looking into the situation to see what I can do,"
said Michel Samson of Petit de Grat.
"This is a big concern which shouldn't be taken lightly. This
will be a high priority on my list."
NOTE FROM BRAD - I wonder what is presently on his 'list', where does
Frederick St. rank?
Samson said he has driven past the coke ovens site and
attended a caucus meeting at the University College of
Cape Breton (UCCB) during the summer where JAG gave
a presentation on the problem.
NOTE FROM BRAD - I wonder if he visited Debbie Oeulette's Basement?
He plans to visit the site.
Samson said it is too difficult this time of the year to
try and
arrange meetings. He planned to head to Halifax Sunday
evening.
"I don't even know where my office is yet. I have to get up
there (Halifax) and get organized first."
Nova Scotia Premier Russell MacKinnon shuffled his
cabinet and made some new additions Friday.
Newcomer Michel Samson was given the responsibility of
the department of environment.
Former environment minister Don Downe retains additional
departments of finance and aboriginal affairs.
Frederick Street has gained national attention for its
contamination and proximity to what some consider North
America's worst toxic waste dump.
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