The Canadian National Energy Board has approved a five-year seismic testing scheme that a group of related Norwegian companies proposes for the waters of Baffin Bay and Davis Strait off eastern Nunavut. This approval is being litigated in Canada. The deadline for filing evidence at the Federal Court of Canada to support or oppose seismic testing off the coast of Baffin Island has expired, with at least two parties in the case submitting sworn affidavits to shore up their positions.