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.
April 23rd, 2015 / 11:40 a.m.
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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