Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground.
Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove.
For nearly four years, our community has spoken loudly against a proposal to infill nearly 7 acres of water in Dartmouth Cove with pyritic slate.
In my ten years as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, I have never received more outreach on any single issue. It is clear that people in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour care deeply about protecting this special area.
From community members and ocean technology stakeholders, to marine scientists and representatives from all orders of government, people came together to stand up, speak out, and oppose this project.
For nearly four years, my constituents have shared their concerns, their expertise, and their evidence with the Minister of Fisheries, tirelessly and passionately advocating for the protection of Dartmouth Cove.
From BioBlitz events that demonstrated the abundance of marine life in the Cove, to strong engagement from our ocean technology sector, this has been a community effort backed by strong evidence and a deep connection to the Cove.
Minister Thompson’s Statement:
