Environmental Response Systems: Managing Canada’s Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime - TP 14471 E
Bordered by three oceans, Canada has the longest coastline and the largest freshwater reserves in the world.
The marine environment has strong and deep ties to our heritage. It has sustained families and communities for generations, is important to our economy and plays a vital role in the recreational and fishing industries. Protecting our marine environment from oil spills from ships and oil handling facilities is a priority of Transport Canada ( TC ) and other government departments.