新斯科舍省的土地所有者以违反同意政策为由,对省级鲸鱼保护区租约提出质疑。 Landowners in Nova Scotia challenge a provincial lease for a whale sanctuary, citing violated consent policies.

新斯科舍省Wine Harbour的地主对省政府批准为期20年的鲸鱼保护区项目租约提出质疑,认为该决定违反了要求受影响土地所有人一致同意的政策。 Landowners in Wine Harbour, Nova Scotia, are challenging the provincial government’s approval of a 20-year lease for the Whale Sanctuary Project, arguing the decision violated a policy requiring unanimous consent from affected landowners. 这个以美国为基地的项目旨在利用83公顷的皇家土地和水域,为北美的退休被俘鲸建立第一个沿海避难所。 The U.S.-based project aims to create North America’s first coastal refuge for retired captive whales, using 83 hectares of Crown land and waters. 包括长期居民在内的反对者声称,他们没有得到充分的咨询,担心失去出海口。 Opponents, including long-time residents, claim they were inadequately consulted and fear loss of ocean access. 总理蒂姆·休斯顿以广泛的区域支持为由为这一举动辩护。 Premier Tim Houston defended the move, citing broad regional support. 避难所可以在困难地区促进生态旅游,但仍需要许可证和2 000万美元的资金。 The sanctuary, which could boost ecotourism in a struggling area, still needs permits and $20 million in funding.