Mr. Chair, as reflected in the main estimates, $5 million is dedicated to increasing the inspections for pipelines from 100 to 150, and to the doubling of the amount of annual audits. Almost $600,000 is allocated for heightened public awareness of pipeline safety.
It is important that Canadians know how to work around pipelines so that both pipelines and the people involved are safe. We welcome initiatives such as the “call before you dig” initiative that will further improve pipeline safety and public safety.
Our government has taken action to prevent pipeline accidents and to improve our ability to respond to any incidents that do occur.