it did happen here as the pipeline within the pumping station area has several valves that are designed to close when a pressure change is detected which I believe did happen. However, whatever oil is left between valves will leak out. It is inevitable and the soft underbelly of oil pipelines. Enbridge has been ordered to check the gaskets on all flanges and valve connections in all of their pumping stations in Alberta. Not to diminish any spill but this one was well contained and will be easily cleaned up unlike the two others near Rainbow Lake and the one recently near Red Deer. The authorities in Alberta should look over maintenance records of Enbridge to see what the frequency is for changing out gaskets on valves and flanges at their pumping stations. The problem as I have stated before is how little meaningful oversight there is concerning pipeline safety in Canada. The current owner responsibility policy does not prevent spills it seems but does hold the company responsible for the costs associated with cleaning up their mess. I believe in the case of crossing several waterways in BC the focus should be on preventing spills to a zero probability and that just isn't possible nor can it be guaranteed. Erik Andersen brought up an issue with the Joint Commission hearing submissions regarding the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. Mr. Andersen wondered if Enbridge had sufficient insurance liability coverage to pay for the worst case scenario spill. Enbridge is not