Battery facility faces dozens of charges over alleged St. Lawrence Seaway discharge

Environment and Climate Change Canada laid 52 Fisheries Act charges against Terrapure Environment for alleged discharges into the St. Lawrence Seaway between 2020 and 2023, and the City of Sainte‑Catherine faces 38 related charges; both are due in court on Feb. 19.

A battery recycling facility on the South Shore faces federal charges after authorities reported alleged discharges into the St. Lawrence Seaway. Environment and Climate Change Canada says the charges relate to incidents from 2020 through 2023. The City of Sainte‑Catherine is also charged and local clean‑water advocates have expressed concern about water and ecosystem impacts. Key points: - Environment and Climate Change Canada laid 52 federal charges under the Fisheries Act against Terrapure Environment for alleged discharges between 2020 and 2023. - The City of Sainte‑Catherine is reported to face 38 charges for allegedly permitting the discharges. - Local advocates, including the group Eau Secours, described the findings as alarming and raised concerns about water quality and ecosystem effects. - Both the company and the city are scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 19 and face minimum penalties of $100,000 per offence if convicted. Summary: The allegations have prompted legal proceedings and raised local concern about water quality and the nearby ecosystem. Both Terrapure Environment and the City of Sainte‑Catherine are due in court on Feb. 19, and if convicted they face minimum fines of $100,000 per offence.