Feds announce $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan
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Feds announce $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan
Description
April 17, 2020
In a move to keep thousands working during the pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan but as Paul Johnson reports, critics say it amounts to a bailout for the companies responsible for the long standing environmental issue.
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Feds announce $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan02:03 | April 17, 2020 -
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Feds announce $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan02:03 | April 17, 2020
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Feds announce $1.7B to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan
Description
April 17, 2020
In a move to keep thousands working during the pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan but as Paul Johnson reports, critics say it amounts to a bailout for the companies responsible for the long standing environmental issue.
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