“We have been calling for oil spill prevention and response measures but the fact is that this announcement does not go far enough to protect our coasts,� said Donnelly. “There needs to be new tougher regulations and a permanent oil tanker ban on BC’s North Coast immediately.�
The announcement did include two NDP proposals including a pledge for legislation on abandoned vessels and support for indigenous community first responders but made no mention of the Liberal’s promised tanker ban and failed to meet the BC government’s demands for needed improvements.