Bill Zebedee updated today the progress of a private lawsuit launched regarding development at Eisner Cove and environmental concerns leading to the lawsuit
"Kwe, hello. My name is Bill Zebedee. I’d like to begin by acknowledging we are in Mi’kmaqi, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Joining me today are members of the Board of Directors, and supporters, of the Protect Our Southdale Wetland Society, otherwise known as Protect Eisner Cove Wetland.
So, depending on what happened yesterday, I originally had three speeches ready to go. I never thought I'd have to write a fourth, but here it goes.
Yesterday’s court appearance was in-camera, therefore, confidential, meaning I can’t talk much about it. What I can say is that the case has been adjourned until January 19th.
At that time, both my legal advisor, Jamie Simpson, from Juniper Law, and Brian Cox, from Public Prosecution Services, will present written or oral submissions; to answer a question the judge had; which could not be answered yesterday. The submissions will determine if this case moves forward to the spot we hoped to be in yesterday; presenting evidence to the judge.
As I said a moment ago, I can’t talk about yesterday, or the question the judge had, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. When we met on August 1st, in this very room, I said I would give you an update.
I want to thank you for being here today. I’d also like to thank Peter Lund for enduring yet another adjournment in the proceedings. I wish we had more updates to give, but, alas, the court process can be...maddening.
I will be back after January 19th with another update. If we move ahead, another court date will be held where Peter and I will present our evidence to show how, we believe, Sections of the Approval of Construction and the Environment Act have been ignored.
That’s it folks. Again, I apologize I don’t have more, but the question, from the judge, was a valid one, and we are in the hands of the justice system.
Thank you, wel’alin."
