Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act

Marginal note:Definition of “spill”

• 24 (1) In sections 25 to 28, spill means a discharge, emission or escape of oil or gas, other than one that is authorized pursuant to the regulations or any other federal law or that constitutes a discharge from a ship to which Part XV of the Canada Shipping Act or Part 6 of the Marine Liability Act applies.

• Marginal note:Definition of “debris”

  (2) In sections 26 and 28, debris means any installation or structure on the seabed of those submarine areas described in paragraph 3(b) that was put in place in the course of any work or activity authorized pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(b) and that has been abandoned without the authorization of the Chief Conservation Officer or any material that has broken away or has been jettisoned, or that has been displaced from the seabed, in the course of that work or activity.

• Marginal note:Definition of “actual loss or damage”

  (3) In section 26, actual loss or damage includes loss of income, including future income, and, with respect to any aboriginal peoples of Canada, includes loss of hunting, fishing and gathering opportunities.

• Marginal note:Immunity

  (4) Her Majesty in right of Canada incurs no liability whatever to any person arising out of the authorization by regulations made by the Governor in Council of any discharge, emission or escape of oil or gas.