May 12 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government has introduced legislation for a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of the British Columbia province, the country's transport department said on Friday, delivering on an election promise. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered the ban soon after the election in 2015, in which he took power on a … [Read more...]
Canada Announces $1.1 Billion Marine Safety Plan
By Catherine Ngai VANCOUVER, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government on Monday vowed to toughen its response to oil spills at sea, a move that some critics say will increase local tanker traffic and hurt the environment. As part of a marine safety plan to protect oceans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa would spend C$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) over five … [Read more...]
Sand Barge Sinks in B.C.’s Inside Passage Highlighting Marine Safety Concerns
A barge carrying sand and gravel has reportedly flipped over and sank in British Columbia's Inside Passage near Bella Bella, marking the second major marine accident in the area in less than a month. Bella Bella's Heiltsuk First Nation reports that incident occurred Sunday at about 7 p.m. in the area of Graham Reach (Swanson Bay), to the north of Bella Bella, during heavy … [Read more...]
Canada to Implement Northern B.C. Tanker Ban This Year -Report
TORONTO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government will this year deliver on its pledge for a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of British Columbia, CBC News reported on Friday. Transport Minister Marc Garneau confirmed the plan in an interview with CBC Radio's "The House," the broadcaster said on its website. Canadian Prime Minister Justin … [Read more...]