The maximum fine for the big industrial polluters has never been enforced. How can you convince us today that, under this Bill C-16, the maximum fine will be enforced? I understand that it is being raised from $1 million to $6 million dollars, but if the maximum fine has not been imposed, how can we, by increasing the fine to $6 million, assume that the principle of the polluter pays will be enforced.
On March 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.