ERCB Issues a Decision

The ERCB released the results of its third-party investigation today – a decision that concludes that the Sullivan hearing can "continue as constituted:"

Viewing all of the foregoing facts practically and realistically, the Panel finds that no reasonable, well informed, neutral person would perceive that the Panel has been biased by the events or that these facts would prevent the Panel from making a fair, impartial and independent decision in relation to the Applications.

I’ve included a link to the ERCB’s letter which summarizes the rationale behind the Board’s decision along with a document that was provided to the Board from Mr. Perry Mack – the independent third-party tasked with investigating this issue – that highlights his findings.

Suffice to say that today’s announcement confirms the integrity of the hearing process and we’re pleased with the result.

Now with this matter addressed we can turn our attention to the conclusion of the hearing process; something that I’m sure all parties are eager to move forward!

According to today’s letter, the Panel will now proceed to decide the motions currently before it. Once these motions have been ruled on, both Petro-Canada and legal counsel for intervening parties will submit final written arguments for the Board to consider. These statements will be reviewed along with all other materials for roughly 90 days before the Board delivers it's final decision on the Project.