A recurrent theme in Canadian environmental law is the imposition of liability for environmental harm in the absence of fault. Discuss under what circumstances the imposition of no fault liability for environmental harm (or breach of environmental laws) is justified and provide your views as to whether the Canadian law has successfully balanced the sometimes-competing objectives of environmental protection and fairness.

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The imposition of nofault liability for environmental harm in Canadian environmental law reflects the recognition that environmental damage often results from complex interactions between various acto... View the full answer