Premier David Alward says there hasn't been any "ask" by the private sector for government subsidies for the proposed west-east oil pipeline to Saint John.
In a year end interview - Alward says the private sector is busy building a business case for the proposal:
Alward says companies like Enbridge that would operate the pipeline and the producers the companies in Alberta that produce the oil.
Alward says government's role will be to ensure the regulatory process for the project is open - responsible - and - will allow the project to move forward in a timely manner.
The new year will see 12 regional commissions in the province get down to work.
The Alward government announcing back in February the creation of the commissions to promote increased planning and communication among communities.
Chair Grace Losier announced last week that Jack Keir will be Region 9's Executive Director.
She says he did rise to the top because of his past experience with the Crane Mountain landfill reporting to a public board of directors.
The service commissions will be responsible for the solid waste commissions when their work officially starts in January.
Just over 600 people in the province are off the grid but, likely not by choice.
Over 100 NB Power customers in Fredericton and St. Stephen are without power.
Crews working for the utility have been hard at this week trying to restore power after Wednesday's massive snowstorm so last night's wind and rain didn't help matters.
