Compliance

Petroleum Inspector examining an unused gas well.

The Ministry of Natural Resources' Petroleum Resources Centre delivers an effective enforcement and inspection program to ensure the oil, gas and salt industries comply with legislation.

To ensure that Ontario's oil, gas and salt resources are produced in a safe and environmentally sound manner, Enforcement Officers and Petroleum Inspectors continually monitor the industry by regularly inspecting sites, auditing operations and taking appropriate actions to remedy hazards. Where appropriate, charges are laid under the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act.

Public safety issues are frequently addressed to protect life, property, the environment and natural resources. This is achieved through administrative and traditional compliance, law enforcement activities, and through the education of municipalities, industry, landowners and the general public.