In the situation described by the Member opposite, I think it would be the responsibility of the private owner to remediate. However, I do understand that this is a very important issue arising out of our mandate, in which we stated to develop an integrated, comprehensive approach to the management of contaminated sites, including prioritizing, sharing of responsibilities in collaboration with other governments, monitoring any sound financial security system to prevent public liability. So this is a live issue with this government and with this Cabinet, and I understand that currently ENR and Lands are working together to develop a policy.
Louis Sebert on Question 397-18(2): Remediation And Environmental Liabilities At Con Mine Site Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on October 26th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 397-18(2): Remediation And Environmental Liabilities At Con Mine Site Communities
Oral Questions
October 25th, 2016
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