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Defining the Scope of the Cost Recovery Action Under BC’s Environmental Management Act
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Adam Way and Joshua Hoenisch of Harper Grey summarize a recent BC Court of Appeal decision that narrowed the scope of the cost recovery action under BC’s Environmental Management Act, ruling that only defined "responsible persons" can pursue remediation cost recovery, thus limiting potential claims from outside parties such as contractors.