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Baynes Sound produces 1/2 of all BC shellfish. It's an important site for the K’omoks Nation & is a designated Ecologically Sensitive Area
Despite this, the province has allowed #shipbreaking - one of the most hazardous industries in the world - to occur on its shores 1/ #bcpoli
Despite this, the province has allowed #shipbreaking - one of the most hazardous industries in the world - to occur on its shores 1/ #bcpoli
Shipbreaking involves the demolition of seacraft
It is globally recognized as having the potential to pollute shorelines with harmful substances like asbestos, PCBs & heavy metals.
If properly regulated, it is an important industry — but BC lacks clear laws. 2/ #bcpoli
It is globally recognized as having the potential to pollute shorelines with harmful substances like asbestos, PCBs & heavy metals.
If properly regulated, it is an important industry — but BC lacks clear laws. 2/ #bcpoli
Deep Water Recovery, the operation in Baynes Sound, was found out of compliance 4 times under BC’s Environmental Management Act.
The company received 3 warnings and 1 advisory.
Still the province refuses to issue fines or revoke their license 3/ #bcpoli
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The company received 3 warnings and 1 advisory.
Still the province refuses to issue fines or revoke their license 3/ #bcpoli
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Nearby residents & the K’omoks Nation have raised serious concerns about risks to their safety, the health of their families & the environment.
Today the @bcgreencaucus is calling on the government to regulate the shipbreaking industry. 4/ #bcpoli
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Today the @bcgreencaucus is calling on the government to regulate the shipbreaking industry. 4/ #bcpoli
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Last spring, a group of several NGOs including @WWFCanada sent an open letter urging the @bcndp to follow other global leaders & adopt shipbreaking regulations.
The @THEAVICC also unanimously passed a motion calling for legislation.
To date, nothing has happened. 5/ #bcpoli
The @THEAVICC also unanimously passed a motion calling for legislation.
To date, nothing has happened. 5/ #bcpoli
Shipbreaking in Baynes Sound is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.
Today I asked if the @bcndp will step up & regulate an industry that is actively endangering the health & rights of First Nations, wildlife & community members. 6/ #bcpoli
Today I asked if the @bcndp will step up & regulate an industry that is actively endangering the health & rights of First Nations, wildlife & community members. 6/ #bcpoli
.@GeorgeHeyman said the gov't is "working on it".
He assured us that he was aware of the issue & that inspections & meetings will continue.
With 3 years of advocacy & no action, it seems very likely that environmental violations will also continue under the @bcndp. 7/ #bcpoli
He assured us that he was aware of the issue & that inspections & meetings will continue.
With 3 years of advocacy & no action, it seems very likely that environmental violations will also continue under the @bcndp. 7/ #bcpoli
This industry poses serious risk to workers, communities & marine environments.
By refusing to act, the gov't is signaling to companies across the province that pollution is tolerable under its watch.
The @bcndp must step up & regulate shipbreaking in BC. 8/8 #bcpoli
By refusing to act, the gov't is signaling to companies across the province that pollution is tolerable under its watch.
The @bcndp must step up & regulate shipbreaking in BC. 8/8 #bcpoli
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