Scott Tessier, Chair & Chief Executive Officer of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, today issued the following statement on the passing of Ed Drover, former Board member:

On behalf of the staff of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, our current Board members and past colleagues, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of Ed Drover.

Ed’s passion for his province and country were quickly evident to all who had the pleasure to know him. During his years with our Board, he made many significant and lasting contributions to our organization, always keeping the public interest first and foremost.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, and we are forever grateful for his selfless public service.