‘Peoples Lawsuit’ launched over shale gas – CBC

18 citizens suing New Brunswick and federal governments and SWN Resources in bid to stop industry

Eighteen New Brunswickers are suing the provincial and federal governments and SWN Resources for allegedly violating aboriginal, Constitutional, environmental and international laws.

The so-called Peoples Lawsuit was filed in Saint John on Thursday in a bid to stop shale gas development in the province.

Plaintiff Marcel White contends the industry poses “extreme threats.”

“The courts have to do their part to stop climate change and protect our lives,” he said in a statement.

The legal action asks the court to evaluate its commitment to human rights and fairness in judicial proceedings, to right the many wrongdoings and to uphold the rule of law, peace and friendship treaties and the lawful rights of both indigenous people and citizens.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/peoples-lawsuit-launched-over-shale-gas-1.2688739