Globalnews.ca | Canada not prepared to deal with Arctic or deep water oil spill Globalnews.ca Newfoundland and Labrador relies on offshore oil for about one-third of government revenues. Deepwater prospects in the Flemish Pass more than 1,200 metres down and 500 kilometres offshore are touted as the next frontier for the province, along with a ... Internal report flags challenges responding to Arctic, deep water oil spills |