纽芬兰省和拉布拉多半岛以经济关切为由,结束了2023年关于海洋保护区的谅解备忘录。 Newfoundland and Labrador ends 2023 MOU on marine conservation area, citing economic concerns.

纽芬兰省和拉布拉多半岛结束了2023年的一项谅解备忘录,该备忘录旨在评估其南海岸一带的国家海洋养护区,并列举了对水产养殖、渔业和采矿的影响的关切。 Newfoundland and Labrador has ended a 2023 memorandum of understanding that aimed to assess a national marine conservation area along its south coast, citing concerns over impacts on aquaculture, fishing, and mining. 环境部长克里斯·蒂布斯于2026年2月3日宣布的决定, 取消了之前的承诺, The decision, announced by Environment Minister Chris Tibbs on February 3, 2026, reverses a previous commitment and reflects the new Progressive Conservative government’s focus on economic development. 土著领导人和地方官员对缺乏协商表示失望,而行业团体则欢迎这一行动。 Indigenous leaders and local officials expressed disappointment over lack of consultation, while industry groups welcomed the move. 该省还重申反对将桑班克省公园重新设计为国家公园。 The province also reiterated opposition to redesignating Sandbanks Provincial Park as a national park.