Heather McPherson at the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee

On April 20th, 2023. See this statement in context.

April 20th, 2023 / 4:30 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

I think we can all agree that it should contain it before it leaves the lease. That didn't happen.

You initially estimated the overflow spill at 2,000 litres. You then revised that number to 5.3 million litres. Is that number of 5.3 million litres accurate, or did more toxic tailings still spill from that? Is that still an increasing number?

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