Workshop on Benefits of Oil and Gas Development in Labrador

Project Description
Objective:

To develop a workshop featuring the benefits of oil and gas development for the residents of Labrador.

Background:

The increasing demand for gas and discoveries in Labrador contributed to the revival of interest in exploring this area. A workshop would be beneficial to involve residents, organizations and governments about the impacts of oil and gas development in Labrador.

Mark Shrimpton, principal at Jacques Whitford, led two workshops at the Nunatsiavut Council Chambers in Hopedale and at the Hotel North Two in Happy Valley - Goose Bay on the benefits of oil and gas development to Labradorians on October 27 & 28, 2008.

Roles for Memorial University:

Faculty, staff and/or student(s) to develop a workshop which features the benefits of oil and gas development for Labradorians.

Partnering Organization(s)
Lead: Southern Aurora Development Association (Zone 4) and Labrador Straits Development Corporation (Zone 5)
Partner: Mark Shrimpton, Jacques Whitford
Support: Harris Centre

Timeline
Completed

Contact
David Yetman, Manager Knowledge Mobilization, The Harris Centre
Ph. 709-737-2120

Locations
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Hopedale
Zone 1 - Nunatsiavut Government
Zone 5 - Labrador Straits
Zone 4 - Aurora

Industry Sectors
Oil and Gas Extraction (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction)

Thematic Categories
Economic Conditions (Community Development)
Oil & Gas (Energy)
Oil and Gas Industry (Industries)
Regional Economic Development (Rural Development)

Departments
Harris Centre (STJ)