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In marine transport, we have what is called ship-source oil pollution. This is pollution caused by a cargo, as would be the case with an oil tanker, or by the fuel used to power a cargo ship. There are two different plans, and two funds available in Canada.
The first of these funds is called the Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund. This is a national fund worth roughly $400 million. This fund is available for two kinds of pollution: pollution caused by a ship's fuel and pollution caused by the transport of bulk oil.
At the international level, we have access to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund, which contains roughly $1.3 billion. In fact, Canada contributes to this fund.
In summary, Canada has access to triple coverage when it comes to pollution: ship owners' insurance, the national fund and the international fund.