Province Appoints Alternate Member to Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Board
Energy
November 4, 2009 4:25 PM
The province has named Paul Taylor as Nova Scotia's alternate member of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.
Mr. Taylor, a former deputy minister, spent 27 years with the province. Originally trained as a geologist, Mr. Taylor joined government after completing his MBA. He worked at the departments of Mines and Energy, Natural Resources, Petroleum Directorate, Energy and Economic Development.
"Mr. Taylor's years of experience and knowledge in the province's oil and gas sector make him an excellent appointment," said Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks.
The board has five members -- two from the province, two appointed by the government of Canada, and a chair who is jointly appointed.
The board's two full-time members for the province are Tim Brownlow and Keith Evans.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Paul Taylor is the newly appointed alternate member of the
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.
Mr. Taylor has 27 years experience as a geologist and civil
servant.
Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks says Mr. Taylor's
experience and knowledge in the province's oil and gas sector
make him an excellent appointment to the Offshore Petroleum
board.
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Media Contact: Ross McLaren
Department of Energy
902-424-4536
E-mail: mclarenr@gov.ns.ca
The province has named Paul Taylor as Nova Scotia's alternate member of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.
Mr. Taylor, a former deputy minister, spent 27 years with the province. Originally trained as a geologist, Mr. Taylor joined government after completing his MBA. He worked at the departments of Mines and Energy, Natural Resources, Petroleum Directorate, Energy and Economic Development.
"Mr. Taylor's years of experience and knowledge in the province's oil and gas sector make him an excellent appointment," said Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks.
The board has five members -- two from the province, two appointed by the government of Canada, and a chair who is jointly appointed.
The board's two full-time members for the province are Tim Brownlow and Keith Evans.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Paul Taylor is the newly appointed alternate member of the
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.
Mr. Taylor has 27 years experience as a geologist and civil
servant.
Energy Minister Bill Estabrooks says Mr. Taylor's
experience and knowledge in the province's oil and gas sector
make him an excellent appointment to the Offshore Petroleum
board.
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Media Contact: Ross McLaren
Department of Energy
902-424-4536
E-mail: mclarenr@gov.ns.ca