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

Imperial Oil, which operates the Kearl Oil Sands project, discovered “brown sludge” near one of its tailing ponds back in May, and over the summer it became clear they had a significant problem on their hands. But the Alberta Energy Regulator didn’t update First Nations or inform federal and provincial environment ministers until February.

On Wednesday, Allberta’s information and privacy Commissioner (OIPC) launched an investigation into the regulator’s communication about the tailings pond leak.

As Heather Yourex-West reports, stakeholders, including both federal and provincial governments, appear to agree that its time a long-term solution is found.

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