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Convicted – SGS Canada Inc. and Imperial Oil Limited Court Location – Cayuga Court Description of Offence – The conviction against SGS Canada Inc. is for permitting the discharge of a petroleum product into a watercourse which may impair the quality of the water. The conviction against Imperial Oil Limited is for failing to forthwith notify the ministry of the discharge that may impair the quality of the water of any waters. Date of Offence – On or about May 31, 2019, to on or about June 2, 2019 Date of Conviction – SGS Canada Inc. – May 20, 2022, and Imperial Oil Limited – December 5, 2022 Penalty Imposed – SGS Canada Inc. was convicted of one violation under the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) and fined a total of $55,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $13,750 on May 20, 2022 and was given 90 days to pay the fines. Imperial Oil Limited was convicted of one violation under the OWRA on December 5, 2022. During sentencing on February 27, 2023, Imperial Oil Limited was fined $875,000, plus a victim surcharge of $218,750 and given 90 days to pay the fine. Background – Imperial Oil Limited (IOL) […]
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