An oil refinery processing tar sands crude without permits for over two decades showcases Alberta’s need for regulation. But with the Trudeau Liberals’ history of giving Big Oil no-strings-attached cash, it’s doubtful that the cavalry is coming anytime soon.
The order revealed that no approval “has been issued to any person for the construction, operation and reclamation of the plant,” thereby violating the province’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Despite this finding, the order guarantees that there will be no consequences for its owner, AltaGas, because the plant is permitted to continue operations as it seeks necessary approval.
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So they’re breaking the law… until they aren’t.