The federal and Alberta governments have laid environmental charges against the Syncrude Canada Ltd. oilsands venture in connection with the deaths of nearly 500 ducks in a toxic tailings pond last spring.
Syncrude could face fines of up to $800,000 in combined fines if convicted under federal and provincial legislation. The charges are the first of their kind against an oilsands company.
Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice said that the government will be proceeding with legislative amendments that would significantly increase fines for environmental infractions. Penalties for large companies would range in the multimillion dollars, he said.
Alberta Justice Minister Alison Redford said…
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