The development of on-shore Natural Gas is a topic with the potential for dramatic impacts on Cumberland County and Nova Scotia. With Cumberland likely home to the largest gas deposits in Nova Scotia, any potential development would likely see a strong focus here.

The 2019 Energy Symposium will be focused on the topic, and will allow for community learning and discussion with expert speakers.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

8:30 – 9:00 Sign-in and name badge pick-up

9:00 – 9:15 Opening remarks

9:15 – 10:00 Ray Ritcey, CEO, Maritimes Energy Association

10:00 – 10:45 John Hawkins, President, Heritage Gas

10:45 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 11:30 Jonathan McClelland, CEO, Cumberland Business Connector

11:30 – 12:30 Barb Harris, Researcher & Ken Summers, Journalist, Nova Scotia Fracking Resource and Action Coalition

12:30 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 Jennifer Matthews, Manager – Regulatory, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

1:45 – 2:30 Sandy MacMullin, Executive Director, Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines

2:30 – 2:45 Break

2:45 – 3:45 Q&A panel and discussion with speakers from the day

3:45 – 4:00 Closing remarks