Greenpeace Statement on Conclusion of Syncrude Duck Trial
Share“The Syncrude dead ducks trial has shown the public the gapping holes in the government’s regulatory framework for a toxic tar sands industry. It is unacceptable that the Stelmach government allows a tar sands giant like Syncrude to comply with its environmental approval just by submitting a waterfowl protection plan even if that plan is never approved or implemented.
Tar sands companies are violating Canada’s environmental legislation 'every hour of every day' creating a sprawling toxic mess of tailings ponds that is poisoning our landscape, downstream communities and a vast river system and the government is allowing them to do it.
Even if Syncrude were found guilty and given the maximum fine, which Syncrude could pay off in a few hours of profits, justice will not be served. A guilty verdict would not force Syncrude to close its toxic tailings lakes, government would not be forced to take any responsibility and we all would still be left with a toxic mess. Justice will not be done until the government shuts down the tar sands and moves to a green energy economy.”
Tar sands companies are violating Canada’s environmental legislation 'every hour of every day' creating a sprawling toxic mess of tailings ponds that is poisoning our landscape, downstream communities and a vast river system and the government is allowing them to do it.
Even if Syncrude were found guilty and given the maximum fine, which Syncrude could pay off in a few hours of profits, justice will not be served. A guilty verdict would not force Syncrude to close its toxic tailings lakes, government would not be forced to take any responsibility and we all would still be left with a toxic mess. Justice will not be done until the government shuts down the tar sands and moves to a green energy economy.”
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