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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

24-hour Emergency Support


REVISION HISTORY

This Emergency Response Plan is effective July 2017. The company’s Emergency Response Program Coordinator is responsible for updating this plan annually or as required. Any errors or omissions in the plan should be brought to their attention.

Contact Information:

Emergency Management

Cenovus Energy Inc. 500 Centre St SE Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M5

[email protected]

ERP Revision Due Date: July Annually

Date of Issue

Reason For Revision

Section

Affected Pages

July 2017 Updated Area Specific

Information

Area Specific Information

All

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CENOVUS - NEBC ERP

DISTRIBUTION LIST

Manual #

Type

Res Info

Branch

Title/Agency

Name

Corporate

18544 Binder None Calgary

This information has been redacted





18549 Digital None Calgary

5 Hard Corporate Manuals

1 Digital Corporate Manuals Field

18550 Binder None Grande Prairie

This information has been redacted

18551 Digital None Grande Prairie







18558 Digital

None

Grande Prairie










18568 Digital None Grande Prairie 18569 Digital None Grande Prairie 18570 Digital None Grande Prairie

18571

Digital

None

Grande Prairie

18572 Digital None Grande Prairie 18573 Digital None Grande Prairie 18574 Digital None Grande Prairie 18575 Digital None Grande Prairie 18576 Digital None Grande Prairie

6 Hard Field Manuals

21 Digital Field Manuals

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CENOVUS - NEBC ERP

DISTRIBUTION LIST

Manual #

Type

Res Info

Branch

Title/Agency

Name

External

18577 Binder None Calgary National Energy Board (NEB) c/o Secretary of the Board

18578 Digital None Calgary National Energy Board (NEB) c/o Secretary of the Board

18579 Binder None Fort St. John BC Oil & Gas Commission (OGC) Public Protection and Safety Group

18580 Digital None Fort St. John BC Oil & Gas Commission (OGC) Public Protection and Safety Group

18581 Digital None Dawson Creek Peace River Regional District

This information has been redacted 18582 Binder None Fort St. John WorkSafe BC

18583 Binder None Calgary H2Safety Services Inc.

4 Hard External Manuals

3 Digital External Manuals

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Refer to the Cenovus Emergency Response Plan Core document for response information

NEBC AREA OVERVIEW

AREA OVERVIEW INFORMATION

AREA OVERVIEW SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 1

FACILITY SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 1 OTHER FACILITIES OPERATED BY CENOVUS ..................................................................................................................... 1

EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ROADBLOCK KITS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE .................................................................................. 4 WILDFIRE RESPONSE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 CAPP RECOMMENDED RESPONSE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE ............................................................................................. 5 WCSS CONTROL POINTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

HAZARDS ................................................................................................................................................... 7 SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 HAZARD ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

RESPONSE FACILITY LOCATIONS ...................................................................................................... 9 CORPORATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE(S) ...................................................................................................... 9

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY .................................................................................................................... 9 CENOVUS FIELD & CORPORATE PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................... 9 SUPPORT SERVICES & CONTRACTORS ................................................................................................................................. 11

AREA OVERVIEW MAP ........................................................................................................................... 13

NEBC AREA OVERVIEW

AREA OVERVIEW SUMMARY This area overview section typically contains general operations information, telephone directory, ICC locations, and an area overview map, etc. It is intended to support the 1-pager site specific (white tabs) which contains all contacts and pertinent information to help carry out an initial response to an emergency.

FACILITY SUMMARY The Cenovus NEBC Emergency Response Plan contains 2 site sections:

Area Contact Site Section Facility Location This information has been redacted

NEBC

N/A Various well locations

Brassey Gas Plant Redacted

Noel Gas Plant Redacted

OTHER FACILITIES OPERATED BY CENOVUS In the Noel / Brassey Field Cenovus contract operates outside facilities for various companies (see table below). Cenovus will provide initial response to incidents at these facilities. Typically, these duties would include functions such as roadblocks, evacuation, immediate control and containment (if possible) and notification to the Licensee.

Well Location Company Name 24 Hour This information has been redacted

Bonavista Energy Corporation

1-866-971-8317

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

1-888-878-3700

EnCana Corp.

403-645-3333

Kelt Exploration

403-294-0154

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FACILITY SUMMARY, continued

Well Location Company Name 24 Hour This information has been redacted

Pengrowth Energy Corporation

1-888-488-7190

Tourmaline Oil Corporation

1-877-504-4252

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT SAFETY EQUIPMENT All safety equipment is documented and regularly inspected so that equipment is readily available with minimum chance of failure. On-site safety equipment is as follows:

Equipment

Eye wash stations SCBA (positive pressure)

First aid station Burn kits

Ansel dry powder fire-fighting equipment Fire blankets

CO2 extinguishers in MCC

Field Operator’s Carry the following equipment

30 lb. fire extinguisher Safety glasses

First aid kit Safety boots

Cellular phone Safety gloves

Flame-resistant clothing Personal 4-way monitor (H2S, LEL, SO2, CO)

Hard hat Emergency Response Plan

ROADBLOCK KITS Roadblock kits and quantities can be found at the following locations:

Equipment

Noel/Brassey Gas Plant

Tape warning barricade Light, flashing/spot with magnetic base Vest (open weave material with reflexite lime/yellow stripe)

Flashlight

Paddle, stop/slow Goggles

Flares, red with stand Rain suit

Binoculars Compass

Forms (B4 Roadblock Log, B3 Resident Contact Log, A5 Air Monitoring Log)

If any of the above mentioned safety equipment is insufficient, Cenovus personnel will contact a local safety company who will be asked to provide additional equipment.

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NEBC AREA OVERVIEW

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ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE WILDFIRE RESPONSE Facilities within the Noel/Brassey field are surrounded by heavy forest which may impact human safety in the event of a Wildfire. Cenovus has calculated two planning zones for wildfires. One would instruct operators to begin shut down of the facility should the fire reach the outer boundary of the zone moving towards the facility or the facility’s egress route. The second planning zone would instruct personnel to evacuate the area should the fire reach the outer boundary of the zone moving towards the facility or the facility’s egress route. If “Facility Shut-in Notification” and “Evacuation Notification” are equal, multiple egress routes to/from the location will allow Cenovus to direct facility shut-in with immediate evacuation once shut-in is complete. All non-essential personnel to the actual shut-in procedures should evacuate immediately upon initial notification to shut-in. If a facility has appropriate Shelter-in-place capability and supplies, personnel may be instructed to Shelter-in-place if the fires current conditions impact the egress route only and not the facility itself. Shelter-in-place would also be implemented if Occupational Health & Safety parameters are met or exceeded for smoke particulate matter at the facility/Camp (see CAPP recommended response to wildfire smoke on following page).

There are no manned facilities within the Horn River Field surrounded by heavy forest, so Cenovus has not calculated planning zones for wildfires. Although there are no manned facilities, Cenovus may have operations in the area which would warrant notification regarding approaching wildfires (eg. drilling / completion activities). Rig activity and known wildfire activity is tracked on a daily basis. Should the wildfire threaten to impact rig activities, the rig will be instructed to begin shut-down procedures or begin evacuation of the area. There may also be a potential impact to workers in the area from smoke or fire as a result of wildfire.

Location Fire

Speed (km/h)

Multiple Access / Egress to

Location (Yes/No)

Shelter-In-Place

Capability (Yes/No)

Distance of Main Access / Egress Route

(km)

Speed Limit

(km/h)

Time to Shut-in / Depressure

Facility (hours)

Facility Shut-in Notification

(kms out)

Evacuation Notification

(kms out)

Brassey Gas Plant d-13-F/93-P-10 8 Yes No 0.250 80 1.5 12 12

Noel Gas Plant b-59-D/93-P-8 8 Yes No 0.050 80 2.0 16 16

Brassey Plant – Egress Routes 1. d-13-F/93-P-10 – From facility travel South on plant access road for 250 metres. Turn left (Southeast) and follow road 9.8 km to the Heritage Highway,

continue Northest toward Dawson Creek or Southwest toward Tumbler Ridge depending on the fire path to safety evacuate the area.

2. d-13-F/93-P-10 – From facility travel South on plant access road for 250 metres. Turn right and proceed 2.1 km, turn right (North) and continue 3.6 km to the Coldstream Creek Road. Turn right (Northeast) and follow the Coldstream Creek Road out of the area.

Noel Plant – Egress Routes 1. b-59-D/93-P-8 – From facility travel North/Northeast for 8.9km. Stay right (at “km 38”) and continue 7.4km Southeast (Noel Mainline Road). Turn left (at

“km 45”) on One Island Lake Road and travel 19km Northeast. Proceed left on Hwy 52 to travel north towards Dawson Creek or turn right on Hwy 52 to travel south/southwest towards Tumbler Ridge.

2. b-59-D/93-P-8 – From facility travel South/Southeast for 3.04km. Turn right and follow road South/Southwest for 10.4km. Turn left and continue 18.2km to Hwy 52. Proceed left on Hwy 52 to travel north towards Dawson Creek or turn right on Hwy 52 to travel south/southwest towards Tumbler Ridge.

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CAPP RECOMMENDED RESPONSE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE The following is an exerpt from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Guide – Emergency Preparedness Guide for Hazards Associated with Wildfires 2015. To see the complete Guide, visit http://www.capp.ca/publications-and-statistics/publications/261805. The following table provides suggested actions in response to varying levels of particulate matter.

Air Quality Category

Health Messages for

At-Risk Personnel

Health Messages for All Other Personnel Recommended Actions

Good

Visibility: 15 km and up

1-3 hour average: PM2.5 = 0-40 µg/m3*

Continue with usual outdoor activities.

Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

Be aware of forecast (current, daily, tomorrow).

Moderate/Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Visibility: 5 - 14 km

1-3 hour average: PM 2.5 = 41-175 µg/m3*

Reduce or reschedule prolonged strenuous activities and limit time spent outdoors.

Be aware of health effects of smoke and related symptom.

Advise workers about: health effects of smoke, related symptoms, and ways to reduce exposure.

If the smoke event is projected to be prolonged, evaluate and notify possible cleaner air shelter sites and prepare evacuation plans for at-risk populations.

Unhealthy

Visibility: 2.5 – 4 km

1-3 hour average: PM2.5 = 176 – 300 µg/m3*

Avoid prolonged strenuous activities and stay indoors if possible.

Reduce or reschedule prolonged strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptom.

Consider cancelling non-essential outdoor activities. Restrict or eliminate access to the site by other visitors.

Consider the distribution and use of respirators and masks.

Very Unhealthy

Visibility: 1.5 – 2 km

1 – 3 hour average: PM2.5 = 301-500 µg/m3*

Avoid all strenuous activities and stay indoors if possible.

Avoid prolonged strenuous activities and stay indoors if possible.

Consider having at-risk personnel go to designated air shelters.

Make preparations and take precautions against the threat from a wildfire, including the risk from fire.


Hazardous

Visibility: < 1 km

1-3 hour average: PM2.5 >500 µg/m3*

Avoid all strenuous activities and stay indoors.

Avoid all strenuous activities and stay indoors.

Restrict activities to the essentials.

If smoke event is projected to be prolonged, consider evacuation of at-risk personnel.

Make preparations and take precautions against the threat from a wildfire, including the threat from fire.


*The concentration of air pollutant (e.g. Particulates less than 2.5 microns in diameter – PM2.5) is given in micrograms (one-millionth of a gram)per cubic meter air or µg/m3.

Table is adapted from Wildfire Smoke: a guide for public health officials:

www.arb.ca.gov/smp/progdev/pubeduc/wfgv8.pdf

http://www.capp.ca/publications-and-statistics/publications/261805

http://www.arb.ca.gov/smp/progdev/pubeduc/wfgv8.pdf

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WCSS CONTROL POINTS The following is a list of WCSS ‘critical’ control point numbers and locations impacted by the Cenovus Brassey operating area. Listed control points are pre-determined access points for spill response equipment; however, the best location to deploy equipment will be determined at time of response. For a detailed map of control point locations please follow the link

http://www.wcss.ab.ca/maps/Area%20C%20Control%20Points%20set.pdf

Note: above sites also list potential, or non-critical, control point locations identified by WCSS. Information for the non-critical locations is not maintained or updated.

CP# Location Watercourse Km Point Upstream Downstream

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ALC-04 13-24-82-14 W6M Alces River ALC-03 PEA-02

KIS-01 15-35-77-19 W6M Kiskatinaw River KIS-02

KIS-02 06-15-78-17 W6M Kiskatinaw River KIS-01 KIS-03

KIS-03 08-27-80-17 W6M Kiskatinaw River KIS-02 PEA-02

LPC-01 A-65-E/93-I-9 Little Prairie Creek

LPC-02 A-44-H/93-I-10 Little Prairie Creek

PEA-01 07-25-82-18 W6M Peace River HAL-03 PIN-02 PEA-02

PIN-01 01-20-79-21 W6M Pine River PIN-02

PIN-02 04-26-82-18 W6M Pine River PIN-02 PEA-01

RDC-01 D-6-K/93-I-9 Red Deer Creek

TUP-01 B-75-A/93-P-9 Tupper River

TUP-02 C-44-A/93-P-9 Tupper River

WAP-01 A-03-A/93-I-15 Wapiti River

http://www.wcss.ab.ca/maps/Area%20C%20Control%20Points%20set.pdf

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HAZARDS SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Identified Site Specific Hazards

H2S/SO2 release Spill on land Lost Worker

Natural Gas release Motor Vehicle Acc. Civil unrest restricting access

Fire/Explosion Natural Hazards /Disasters

Wildfire Severe Weather Wildlife

HAZARD ANALYSIS

Hazard Potential Harm Calculated Exposure Distance Response

H2S release

Respiratory issues Well and pipeline tables

Isolate, Report, Monitor, Evacuate/Shelter, mitigate, repair, resume operations.

SO2 release

Respiratory issues Well and pipeline tables

Isolate, Report, Monitor, Evacuate/Shelter, mitigate, repair, resume operations.

Natural Gas Release Hazards LFL Fire, explosion Well and pipeline

tables – Distance to Met Weighted Flammability Extent of LEL/2

Extinguish all sources of ignition, isolate source and shut-in, evacuate personnel and public from calculated planning zone, repair, return evacuees and resume work.

Heat Radiation

Burns Well and pipeline tables – Distance to Maximum Heat Intensity of 5 kW/m2 (FB or JF) and Distance to (FB + JF) Load of 342s (kW/m2)1.333

Extinguish all sources of ignition, isolate source and shut-in, evacuate personnel and public from calculated planning zone, repair, return evacuees and resume work.

Fire/Explosion

Burns, injuries caused by concussive factors, loss of equipment causing other hazards such as a gas release

Determined based on incident and the impact the incident has caused.

Isolate, shut-in, extinguish fire, account for personnel, recover unaccounted for personnel, resuscitate, revive, administer medical aid, provide transportation as required, repair, resume operations.

Wildfire Respiratory issues, loss of equipment, burns, evacuation from area/operations


Abide by government issued evacuation orders, shut-in operations as able, address and first aid concerns and seek medical assistance if required, repair, resume operations.

Spill on Land

Environmental, Chemical hazards based on spilled product


Shut-in source of spill, isolate, determine extent of spill, evaluate safe work procedure, clean up, resume operations.

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HAZARDS, continued

Hazard Potential Harm Calculated Exposure Distance Response

Natural Gas Release Hazards Spill on Water

Environmental, Chemical hazards based on spilled product


Shut-in source of spill, isolate, determine extent of spill, evaluate safe work procedure, clean up, resume operations.

Motor Vehicle Accident

Bodily injury, equipment damage


Approach scene if safe to do so, contact 911, administer first aid as required.

Natural Hazard / Disasters

Unable to access and operate as intended, bodily injury, equipment damage


Abide by government issued evacuation orders, shut-in operations as able (as per OGC regulations for earth quakes), address any first aid concerns and seek medical assistance if required, Classify level of emergency using the OGC Incident Classification Matrix, repair, resume operations.

Severe Weather

Exposure Determined based on incident and the impact the incident has caused.

Seek shelter from elements. Do not drive in whiteout conditions. Report to supervisor as soon as able, continue with work once weather is passed and it’s deemed safe to do so.

Lost Worker

Medical Emergency, Exposure


Review JSA or working alone records. Dispatch company representative to search for missing person based on last known location, contact RCMP or local police service to assist as required.

Civil unrest restricting access

Unable to access and operate as intended


Do not enter area beyond blockade without permission from local authority. If blockade impedes your ability to continue operations and you are beyond the blockade, shut-in operations and evacuate the area until local authority permits access to the area.

Wildlife Bodily injury, equipment damage


Keep distance and do not approach. Return to work once wildlife has gone. Contact Fish & Wildlife if treat is persistent and ongoing.


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NEBC NEB PIPELINES

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

For Emergencies involving inter-provincial pipelines, the National Energy Board is the primary management agency – they will be contacted by the Transportation Safety Board.

**A pipeline is NEB-regulated due to the fact that it crosses a Provincial Border.** THIS MUST BE YOUR FIRST CALL

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) 24 Hr Incident Line 819-997-7887

Facsimile 819-953-7876 Email [email protected]

Call the TSB 24 Hr Incident Line to report significant incidents on National Energy Board (NEB) regulated pipelines and facilities.

Report all events in the NEB’s Online Event Reporting System (OERS): https://apps.neb-one.gc.ca/ers/home/index

SECONDARY CALLS

National Energy Board (NEB) 24 Hr Incident Line 403-807-9473

OGC / EMBC 24 Hr 1-800-663-3456 AER 24 Hr 1-800-222-6514

Contact as needed AFTER contacting the TSB and NEB Hazardous occurrences (under Part XVI of the Canada Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations) and

incidents requiring medical evacuations are to be reported to the NEB immediately.

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NEB DEFINITION OF AN EMERGENCY CAN /CSA Z731-95 defines an emergency as “a present or imminent event that requires prompt coordination of actions or special regulation of persons or property to protect the health, safety or welfare of people or to limit damage to property and the environment”. Emergencies can result from numerous causes including pipeline and equipment failure, human error and natural perils such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes and terrorism or other criminal activities. Multi-hazard emergencies such as an earthquake causing pipeline breaks, fires and explosions, which result in injury and further property damage, can also occur. Companies must consider all probable emergencies and have applicable procedures in place to deal with potential effects and threats to people, property and the environment, as determined through a formal hazard assessment.

mailto:[email protected]

https://apps.neb-one.gc.ca/ers/home/index



NEB DEFINITION OF AN INCIDENT

For the purposes of these expected elements, an incident is considered to be “incidents and releases (including any discharge, spray, spill, leak, seep, pour, emit, dump, and exhaust) that are defined and reportable to the NEB under sections 1 and 52 of OPR-99. These are:

• The death of or serious injury to a person (as defined in the OPR or TSB regulations); • Missing person [as reportable pursuant to the Canada Oil and Gas Drill and Production Regulations (DPR) under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) or the Oil and Gas Operations Act (OGOA)]; • Releases that may have significant adverse impact on the environment; • Unintended fire or explosion that causes a pipeline or facility to be inoperative; • Unintended or unplanned release of LVP hydrocarbons in excess of 1.5 m3 that leaves company property or the right of way; • Unintended or uncontrolled release of gas or HVP hydrocarbons; and • Operation of a pipeline beyond its design limits as defined by CSA Z662, CSA Z276 or any operating limits

imposed by the NEB. • A rupture; or • A toxic plume as defined in CSA Z662.;

Note: A “rupture” is an instantaneous release that immediately impairs the operation of a pipeline segment such that the pressure of the segment cannot be maintained.

Although incidents are defined in OPR-99, it is also necessary for companies to have a clear understanding of what constitutes incidents and emergencies at their facilities, as well as methods or procedures for determining the magnitude and levels of an emergency as circumstances change. Serious injury includes:

• The fracture of a major bone; • The amputation of a body part; • The loss of sight in one or both eyes; • Internal hemorrhage; • Third degree burns; • Unconsciousness; • The loss of a body part; • The loss of a function of a body part.

Where an event qualifies as a significant incident and must be reported immediately, companies are required to notify the TSB Reporting Hotline at 819-997-7887. Subsequently, the company is required to input the details required by both the TSB (see TSB regulations) and the NEB for each significant incident into the NEB’s OERS. For all other events that must be reported immediately, companies must report within twenty-four hours of occurrence or discovery to the online reporting system.



The events that are reportable using the online reporting system are: • incidents under the OPR, PPR, and DPR/Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations; • unauthorized activities under the National Energy Board Pipeline Crossing Regulations Part II; • emergency burning or flaring under the PPR; • hazard identification under the PPR; • suspension of operations under the PPR; • near-misses under the DPR; • serious accidents or incidents under the Canada Oil and Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations/Oil and

Gas Geophysical Operations Regulations; • emergencies or accidents under the Canada Oil and Gas Installation Regulations/Oil and Gas Installation Regulations;

and • accidents, illnesses, and incidents under the Canada Oil and Gas Diving Regulations/Oil and Gas Diving Regulations.

In the event that OERS is unavailable, companies are directed to report events to the TSB Reporting Hotline at 819-997-7887. The NEB and the TSB have adopted a single window reporting approach. However, in some areas, the TSB reporting requirements are somewhat different than the NEB requirements. For additional details on the TSB reporting requirements, companies should refer to the TSB website (www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/incidents‐occurrence/index.asp).

Transportation Safety Board of Canada Place du centre, 4th Floor

200 Promenade du Portage Hull, Quebec K1A 1K8 Facsimile 819-953-7876

SUPPORTING INFORMATION The table below indicates the location of NEB supporting documentation in this emergency response plan.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION FOUND IN

NEB Distribution Foreword: Distribution List Page 3

Company 24/7 Emergency Number Area Specific Information: Noel / Brassey

Area Map of NEB Regulated Facilities Area Specific Information: Noel / Brassey

TSB Roles & Responsibilities Section 5: External Agencies Federal Roles Chart

NEB Roles & Responsibilities Section 5: External Agencies Federal Roles Chart

Safety data sheets (SDS) Area Specific Information: Brassey d-13-F/93-P-10 Gas Plant

Health and Safety Plan Please refer to the company’s Health & Safety Plan at the corporate head office.

http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/incidents‐occurrence/index.asp





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