Madam Speaker, the parliamentary secretary repeated many times that the assessment was done properly. I would like to go back to some elements of my speech, which call that statement into question.
First, the assessment was based on erroneous information that set the barrel price at $95. In December, Teck itself told its investors that the price was between $60 and $70. However, the panel never asked for a review of the assessment.
Second, Teck Resources has managed copper and zinc operations, but never oil sands operations. Teck Metals was found guilty of 13 spills in two years in Alberta, which makes it the most polluting company in that province. Teck Coal in the United States has also been found guilty of releasing selenium into the environment.
Therefore, I believe that the assessment was not conducted properly.