[Sust-mar] Bradfield to speak in Pugwash on Fracking

[Barbara Jack]

BRADFIELD TO SPEAK ON FRACKING

Dr. Michael Bradfield, member of the independent Wheeler Commission on
Hydraulic Fracturing, will be giving a talk in Pugwash on Friday, October 10
on "The Fault Lines in the Fracking Debate".

Bradfield will explore areas of the report which deserve close scrutiny and
further elaboration.  At least half of the session will be allocated to
discussion.

Dr. Bradfield is an internationally cited economist who taught at Dalhousie
for 39 years. His specialty is Regional Economics.  His many articles cover
a range of topics including foreign investment and Canada's energy policies.

Michael has prepared briefs for civil society groups on issues relating to
energy, social justice, and the environment for Royal Commissions and all
levels of government including the National Energy Board , the Ontario
Energy Board and the House of Commons.

Dr. Bradfield's presentation will be at 6:30 pm, Friday October 10 at the
Thinkers' Lodge Lobster Factory, 247 Water Street, Pugwash.   Admission is
free.  A reception will follow.