OTTAWA — Federal politicians have criticized the
Liberal member of Parliament
The motion, which wasn't voted on, also called for a study into the industry's health impacts, as well as safety audits for all oilsands tailings ponds.
It followed a testy session that saw detailed questioning of
Pushor was asked repeatedly about evidence suggesting tailings are seeping from the ponds into groundwater.
He said some seepage is expected and managed.
Pushor said he couldn't offer much information while an internal investigation into the releases is underway.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published
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