Investigations, prosecutions for polluting in Canada down sharply since 2015
According to figures provided last month in response to a written question submitted in the House of Commons, the department investigated 43 companies for violations of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in 2015-16. There were 22 prosecutions and convictions.
“It’s wild that there was only one investigation that led to a prosecution in 2018 and 2019,” she said. “I think most Canadians would be surprised to hear that. I don’t think anyone thinks there is only one company violating.”
Yes, curious indeed that there was only one investigation. Perhaps all the other issues, like the Northumberland Strait and Alton Gas, were simply ignored.