I want to thank the Minister for that, but she didn't actually explain what public purpose they serve. Basically, they shield private companies from liability and, in this day and age, we need to be adopting a "polluter pays" approach. I'd like to know if the Minister can explain whether Cabinet intends to respond to the recommendations from the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment from the last Assembly. That committee recommended "a comprehensive review of oil and gas related regulation with the expressed purpose to increase the cap for absolute liability." Can the Minister explain: is she or the Cabinet actually going to respond to that recommendation?
Kevin O'Reilly on Question 149-19(2): Cap on Oil and Gas Operations Liability
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 149-19(2): Cap on Oil and Gas Operations Liability
Oral Questions
March 4th, 2020
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