A new-era pulp mill in Nova Scotia would be a game-changer, creating long-term export-focused good-paying jobs in the forestry sector and throughout the economy. That’s why, over the past nine months, our team has worked with Northern Pulp as they assess the business case to build and operate a new mill in Liverpool. Today, the company announced that it has not reached the financial threshold to support a project, as defined by the settlement agreement, and is looking for a five-week extension to review the financial model. The Province agrees to this extension and would welcome news of a change in circumstances that would positively affect the outcome. …If not this project … our doors are always open for other interesting projects that put our natural resources to work. …And we would continue to work alongside the forestry sector to find new ones. This file is not closed – it’s very much open and active.

• Aaron Beswick in the Chronicle Herald: New Queens County pulp mill would need government support: Northern Pulp