Again, with the number of forest fires we have had already in the last little while, I think we had about 14. I think well over 90 percent of them were caused by humans. There is a lot of merit to that. I know in the current Forest Protection Act, it doesn't have any provisions for cost recovery. However, the current act allows for the department to issue fines for anyone who contravenes the act. Currently, I think the fine is set at $1,000. The proposed new Forest Act, on the other hand, does propose cost recovery provisions similar to other Canadian jurisdictions. We are aware of that. Once the Forest Act is re-introduced and debated, we will have that provision in there. A thousand dollars does seem like a fairly low amount, which may cost the government millions of dollars to fight and put people and property at risk. It is something that the government will look at. If we need to, we will incorporate that. It is unfortunate that we have to legislate good behaviour. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 764-18(3): Wildfire Season Information
In the Legislative Assembly on June 4th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 764-18(3): Wildfire Season Information
Oral Questions
June 4th, 2019
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