Mr. Speaker, a vessel owned by Canada Steamship Lines has received a $125,000 fine for illegally dumping oil into the ocean. A Transport Canada official commented, “Clearly it doesn't pay to pollute in our precious waters”. It appears it may well pay if we can stick the Canadian taxpayer with the bill. Right now CSL will be able to deduct the fine from its income tax.
Will the Prime Minister change his absurd tax policy that allows polluters to get away with stiffing taxpayers for their illegal activities? Will he put an end to law breakers deducting their fines?