Enhanced environmental response under the Oceans Protection Plan
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/15/17 -- Under the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), the Government of Canada is increasing the Coast Guard''s capacity to prevent and respond to marine emergencies and pollution incidents by providing new personnel, equipment, and training. This historic $1.5 billion investment will make Canada a world leader in marine safety and helps ensure that Canada''s coasts remain healthy, clean and safe for generations to come.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, was at the Coast Guard''s Sea Island base today to discuss enhanced marine environmental response capacity in British Columbia.
New lifeboat stations, modern equipment, and emergency tow packages are among the measures that will be put in place under the OPP. The Government of Canada will also be establishing a dedicated Primary Environmental Response Team (PERT) near Port Hardy, British Columbia. Four PERTs composed of dedicated, specially trained personnel, will be established under the OPP. These teams will strengthen the Coast Guard''s on-the-scene capacity to respond to marine pollution incidents.
Other measures under the OPP include: restoring and protecting marine ecosystems and habitats and a concentrated campaign to inspect tugs and barges in B.C to ensure compliance with all safety regulations. The Government of Canada will also introduce legislation by spring 2017 to formalize a moratorium for crude oil tankers on B.C.''s north coast. The moratorium is another measure to protect Canada''s water and pristine coastline, and is complementary to OPP.
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"The goal of the OPP is to work collaboratively with Indigenous communities and other partners to create a world-leading marine safety system, including new preventive and response measures that will better protect Canadians, our waters and our coasts. Investing in personnel, training and equipment is essential to ensure that the Coast Guard can continue and expand its vital role in keeping Canadian waterways safe and clean."
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
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