Natural Resources and David Alward

David Alward: The first stop for the Progressive Conservative bus was a remote Corridor Resources fracking well pad near Penobsquis, which David Alward used to highlight his support for shale gas development and other natural resources. David Alward urged voters to say yes to natural resource development during the Progressive Conservative Party election campaign launch on Thursday near Penobsquis, according to CBC. Shale gas was controversial during Alward first term as premier, with countless protests and road blockades across the province. But he hoping people will want the jobs and money he says will come with development. Four of New Brunswick political parties launched their campaigns Thursday for the September provincial election, hoping to woo voters with their plans and pledges. "Our team is the only party saying yes to $10 billion in short-term private sector investment. And I want to repeat those words: private sector investment through natural resource development," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.