Oilsands Leak

• Alberta Energy Regulator followed rules in Imperial Oil Kearl oilsands release: Report

  The report by Deloitte recommends a number of improvements to communications protocols, such as including Indigenous people in the notification process.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Imperial CEO hears impact of Kearl oilsands leaks, apologizes for silence: ‘We have broken this trust’

  Imperial Oil Ltd. says its cleanup efforts following recent high-profile wastewater releases from its Kearl oilsands site will be complete next month.

  Environment

  Apr 20, 2023
  
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• First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

  Several chiefs and representatives from First Nations and Metis communities affected by the Kearl leak appeared at a House of Commons committee Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Alberta Energy Regulator to launch third party probe of Kearl oilsands tailings leak

  The regulator says in a news release today it is looking for a qualified, impartial third party to conduct the probe.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2023
• Kearl oilsands leak exposes gaps in how Alberta and Canada oversee industry: experts

  Recent leaks of toxic tailings from northern Alberta oilsands mines have revealed serious flaws in how Canada and Alberta look after the environment, observers say.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
• Imperial Oil files cleanup plan for tailings leak in Alberta, won’t disclose details

  A spokeswoman for the oilsands giant says the company has sent a plan to the Alberta Energy Regulator as required.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2023