From Liability to Stability: Addressing the legacy of Canada’s abandoned mine sites

From Liability to Stability: Addressing the legacy of Canada’s abandoned mine sites

In the landscape of Canadian environmental policy, the “polluter pays” principle is often complicated by the reality of abandoned industrial sites. These legacy assets—particularly in the North—pose a persistent threat to water security and biodiversity. However, recent stabilization efforts at the Wolverine Mine in southeast Yukon demonstrate that with the right combination of advanced technology and multi-stakeholder collaboration, these envir…