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The Canadian government has filed 200 charges against ArcelorMittal’s Canadian unit for alleged violations of the Fisheries Act, following a series of federal environmental investigations.
According to a statement released on Thursday, the charges arise from multiple probes conducted by enforcement officers from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
The charges relate to the alleged pollution of waters frequented by fish, a direct breach of the Fisheries Act, which prohibits the deposit of harmful substances in such waters or in locations where they may eventually enter fish habitats.
ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers, is now facing legal action for reportedly compromising aquatic ecosystems through environmental misconduct. Further details on court proceedings and penalties are expected in the coming weeks.
