| Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
is proud to state that it has aggressive agreements in place
with First Nation governments in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and
Prince Edward Island. The agreements include items dealing with
the environment and socio-economic opportunities as they relate
to the pipeline facilities. Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
continues to work with the Aboriginal community to ensure that all
aspects of the agreements are met.
Each of the agreements have a strong focus on
the environment to ensure that Aboriginal interests and
concerns are taken into consideration when developing and
constructing a pipeline. Each of the agreements include items
such as conducting archaeological and environmental studies; conducting
Aboriginal Awareness Workshops for employees of
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline; and conducting regular
meetings between company and Aboriginal representatives.
In addition to items relating to the
environment, the agreements also include provisions developed to
promote socio-economic opportunities in the Aboriginal
community. These include contracting
opportunities for Aboriginal businesses during construction and operations of pipeline facilities;
vocational training
funds; and educational scholarship funds.
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline is proud to
state that both its environment and socio-economic successes
have been strong. In 1999, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
was one of the largest industrial employers and contractors of
Aboriginal people and businesses. The company is dedicated to
maintaining that track record with the Aboriginal communities
and their people. |
