Any crude oil that's entering Canadian waters is a persistent oil, whether it's coming up the eastern coast of the U.S. or from wherever. I don't know what oils are being imported, but if it's a crude oil, it's persistent.
November 21st, 2017 / 3:50 p.m.
Director, Environmental Impacts, CanmetENERGY, Department of Natural Resources
Any crude oil that's entering Canadian waters is a persistent oil, whether it's coming up the eastern coast of the U.S. or from wherever. I don't know what oils are being imported, but if it's a crude oil, it's persistent.
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