We need recycling options for boats before they’re abandoned

Canada could look to emulate the safe options other countries provide boat owners.

Transport Minister Marc Garneau tabled Bill C-64, to help prevent abandoned or hazardous vessels from littering Canada’s shores, in October and it’s now back to the House with proposed changes from the House Transport Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SARA ANGHEL

March 21, 2018

There has been more attention lately on how to deal with abandoned vessels in Canada. Recent legislation introduced by the federal government is a step in the right direction. The solution to clean up these boats and avoid this problem altogether is, however, not as simple as one would think, or hop...

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