Natural Resources  . Regardless of fault, the company will be responsible should a spill occur. These measures demonstrate our government's commitment to the principle of polluter pays and responsible resource development.

Business of Supply   to improve safety and emergency planning, as well as to enshrine the polluter pay principle in legislation. The fifth pillar of our plan would make Canada a global innovation leader. Since 2006, we have made new investments of over $11 billion to support innovation in every way possible

Business of Supply   and worthwhile program. As members are aware, our government is taking action to prevent marine oil spills from happening in the first place, to clean up spills quickly and effectively if they do happen, and to ensure that polluters pay. The hon. Denis Lebel, in his prior capacity

Environment committee  Thank you. I think the last discussion certainly illustrates the difference between our Conservative point of view and the way the NDP operates. Polluter pay is the first option on the other side, whereas we believe in working with producers by the provision of incentives. Mr

Energy Safety and Security Act   but truly world class and world leading. When I speak about holding industry accountable, I am referring to the polluter pays principle, which has already been acknowledged by members in the House as being something they support. I think we all do. This principle holds industry liable

Energy Safety and Security Act  Mr. Speaker, I think I can agree with the hon. member's statements. In fact, the parliamentary secretary stated that the polluter pay principle is embedded in this legislation. That is one reason that we are asking that all hon. members support this legislation. While they may

Energy Safety and Security Act   to prevent incidents and ensure a quick response in the unlikely event of a spill. In our Speech from the Throne, we were clear. We will enshrine the polluter pays principle in law. We also committed to increasing the required liability insurance and setting higher safety standards

Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights   to the protection of the environment. The bill stipulates that five emerging principles of environmental law would guide its interpretation: the precautionary principle, the polluter pays principle, the principle of sustainable development, the principle of intergenerational equity

Transport committee  As I understand it, with these amendments, the principle of polluter pays is fundamental. There will be increased insurance coverage. You mentioned an existing domestic fund, and now there will be access to an international fund. Is that correct?

Transport committee  For oil. Exactly, which is why those amendments wouldn't be contained in a bill like this currently, this bill focusing on our ratification, if you will, or our ability to ratify the HNS convention around chemical spills. Okay. Just so I understand this with respect to polluter

The Environment   laws, setting higher safety standards and has been committed to enshrining the polluter pay system into law. That being said, I appreciate the opportunity to inform the member opposite of a few facts pertaining to the federal environmental assessment process that he may not have

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we do not think this is a laughing matter. Environment Canada is supporting the province and providing assistance as required. Our government has committed to enshrining the polluter pay system into law. Environment Canada's enforcement officers are looking

The Environment  . As I have said, it is our government that has committed to enshrining the polluter pay system into law and will continue to take action against those who break the environmental laws. If the New Democrats actually believed in this, it would be nice if they would actually vote

Business of Supply   for them to pay for the consequences of any spill—the polluter pays principle. Companies operating major pipelines would need to demonstrate a minimum financial capacity of $1 billion to clean up after any spill. We have given the National Energy Board new authority to impose serious

Offshore Health and Safety Act   for workers and safe for the environment. Beyond high standards for training, safety, and equipment, oil and gas companies are required to maintain environmental protection and spill response plans. The government is committed to the polluter-pays principle and the responsible management