Formalize a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic on British Columbia's North Coast.

What success looks like

A moratorium is in place on crude oil tanker traffic on British Columbia's North Coast, protecting habitats and communities.

Government's narrative on progress

In May 2017, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to prohibit oil tankers carrying crude and persistent oils as cargo from stopping, loading or unloading at ports or marine installations in northern British Columbia. Vessels carrying less than 12,500 metric tonnes of crude or persistent oil as cargo will continue to be permitted in the moratorium area to ensure northern communities can receive critical shipments of heating oils and other products. The legislation proposes strong penalty provisions for contravention that could reach up to $5 million. The proposed *Oil Tanker Moratorium Act* complements the Oceans Protection Plan. The Bill passed Second Reading in the Senate on December 11, 2018, and is currently being studied by the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.