Our provincial governments act in a number of ways. They are the promoter, they are the regulator, and they represent the people of New Brunswick. I think a lot of people feel there are probably conflicts of interest there. A lot of communities are really feeling that they've been railroaded.
Some exploration companies have had a licence for exploration for nine years before communities are even aware that they exist. So they are really feeling like the provincial government is not stepping up to the plate to inform them of what is happening, and what will happen, and to act on behalf of the public interest.
They really feel like they have been left to struggle personally with industry. We heard previously about some landowner negotiations with industry. Landowners do not have the tools to negotiate with industry. Industry has a lot of backing, public relations people who know how to have landowners sign leases. Individuals and landowners do not have the tools to know what's in their interests sometimes.
So I'm hearing a lot from the public of New Brunswick that the government is not stepping up and protecting them.