The Government of Canada is working to improve its ability to work together with Indigenous communities, the marine industry, regional, municipal, provincial and territorial governments to respond to marine pollution incidents that involve oil and/or hazardous and noxious substances. Recognizing there is room for improvement, a Marine Pollution Preparedness, Response and Recovery Discussion Paper outlining a proposal to develop a coordinated system to respond to all such marine pollution incidents. Comments are due by May 31, 2023.
