Symposium asks: How does BC respond to an oil spill?
Posted March 25, 2013 9:55 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – A big brain-storming session is underway, looking at how we would respond to a land-based oil spill.
The government has brought together experts and agencies to consider best practices from around the world for a three-day symposium.
It’s part of the province’s set of conditions for pipeline expansion. Those five conditions include creating world-leading practices for prevention, response, and recovery if there was ever a spill on land.
BC Environment Minister Terry Lake says while some people will not change their opposition to pipelines, he’s looking for more of a balance. “Canada is a wealthy nation, in large part, because of our natural resources. But we want to make sure that we develop those natural resources in a way in which we can all be proud.”
Lake believes the symposium will allow for a focused discussion.
“We wanted to bring together people that were interested in helping us develop a world-class regime. It wasn’t just a forum for free thought.”
The event is by invitation only in Downtown Vancouver.
