The NEB's jurisdiction does not come into play during an oil spill it regulates pipelines and utilities. When it spills everyone will run for the hills.
Environmental Protection
The Board's environmental responsibility includes ensuring environmental protection during the planning, construction, operation and abandonment of energy projects within its jurisdiction
Running for the hills? I agree!
Provincial government being responsible to assess the environment protection and spill recovery compliance for an investment that hasn’t materialized yet? I do not!
https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/bts/whwr/rspnsblt/pplnpwrln-eng.html
“In determining whether a pipeline project should proceed, the Board reviews, among other things, its economic, technical and financial feasibility, and the environmental and socio-economic impact of the project.
The NEB shares responsibility with the Transportation Safety Board for incident investigation. The NEB investigates pipeline incidents to determine whether its regulations have been followed and if those regulations may need to be changed. “