| Manitoba Cabinet Reviews Wuskwatim Licence | 20 March 07 |
 Manitoba Justice is continuing it's Cabinet appeal of the Wuskwatim Generating Station environmental licence under Manitoba's Environment Act.Manitoba Wildlands, director Gaile Whelan Enns, and Trapline 18, represented by Greg McIvor, are appellants identified by Manitoba Justice. The appeals seek legitimacy of The Environment Act tribunals for the Wuskwatim projects, and compliance with the 2004 Clean Environment Commission (CEC) public hearings and recommendations. Manitoba Wildlands Director Gaile Whelan Enns stated: "We have had concerns about procedural and administrative fairness throughout this process. We know now Hydro and Manitoba Conservation are recommending approval of a final water power licence for the Churchill River Diversion. This appears to be occurring without proper First Nations and Aboriginal consultation." Greg McIvor, Trapline 18, stated: "Through our experts we have been able to establish beyond any reasonable doubt that damage from the Churchill River Diversion (CRD) and future impacts from Wuskwatim are inevitable for our trapline. Our Appeal to Cabinet is for accountability, transparency, and honesty from Premier Gary Doer and his cabinet. The unwillingness of Manitoba Hydro to disclose relevant up-to-date facts in their possession and control continues to perpetuate negligence in the licensing process." View the CEC Wuskwatim Report View the November 29, 2006 Manitoba Wildlands news item Visit EnergyManitoba.org for Wuskwatim proceedings, presentations, and appeal documents View the March 2, 2007 Manitoba Wildlands appeal to Cabinet letter (PDF) View the March 2, 2007 Trapline 18 Appeal to Cabinet letter (PDF) Source: Manitoba Wildlands
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