The polluter-pay system is very clear that the polluter is responsible, and if the polluter cannot be identified, then yes, coast guard is the on-scene commander. That was the role we played.
On April 23rd, 2015. See this statement in context.
On April 23rd, 2015. See this statement in context.
Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
The polluter-pay system is very clear that the polluter is responsible, and if the polluter cannot be identified, then yes, coast guard is the on-scene commander. That was the role we played.
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