Case #4: R. v. Petro-Canada 2003 CanLII 52128 (ON CA), (2002) 222 D.L.R. (4th) 601 (Ont. C.A.)

Petro-Canada was charged with "discharging a contaminant into the environment", an offence under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act. In fact, a pipe had failed and leaked gasoline but Petro-Canada responded quickly. It was also established that there were a number of safety systems and procedures in place. Petro-Canada claimed due diligence as a defence.

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