Husky Oil Operations Limited fined $2.5 million for three offences under federal legislation related to crude oil release in Newfoundland and Labrador offshore
A total of $2.4 million will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that have a positive impact on Canada's natural environment.
- A total of $2.4 million will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that have a positive impact on Canada's natural environment.
- Between November 18 and 23, 2018, 17 potentially oiled birds were observed from offshore vessels and platforms, seven of which were captured.
- These observations, and subsequent laboratory analyses, confirmed that the oil release affected various migratory birds.
- The Registry contains information on convictions of corporations registered for offences committed under certain federal environmental laws.