British Columbia's Auditor General finds Ministry of Environment ineffective in managing hazardous spills with outdated response plan and poor Notification to First Nations communities.

British Columbia's Auditor General says the Ministry of Environment is not effectively managing hazardous spills, using a decade-old response plan and data that is not easily accessible. A report from Auditor General Michael Pickup states that the government did not consistently notify First Nations communities of hazardous spills and millions of dollars owed to the province have not been recovered from those responsible. The report recommends that the province update its response plans for major spills and improve the effectiveness of cost-recovery processes.

February 27, 2024
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