In the case of Imperial Oil Ltd v.Quebec (Minister of the Environment),(2003)2 S.C.R.624,the Supreme Court dealt with the broad social issue of how to balance the need to encourage development and commercial activity with the need to control and prohibit dangerous activities.Which of the following is an example of the principle applied by courts in these types of matters.

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The polluter pays principle is often applied in cases where the court is balancing the need for development and commercial activity with the need to control and prohibit dangerous activities. This principle holds that those who cause pollution or environmental damage should bear the costs of remediation and cleanup.

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