Canada Gathers Feedback on Right to a Healthy Environment under Modernized CEPA: Key Insights from Public Consultation
The Government of Canada has been actively engaging with stakeholders across the country to shape the implementation framework for the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,...
Read MoreGovernment of Canada to Implement Regulations on Benzene Emissions in Sarnia Ontario
The Department of the Environment, under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, has issued a notice regarding the upcoming implementation of regulations to address benzene emissions from petrochemical...
Read MoreCGSB Launches Consultation on Updated Safety Standard for Transporting Dangerous Goods
Sep-25-2024
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has announced a 60-day consultation period for its draft updated Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.150. This standard covers the design, manufacture and use of UN standardized packaging...
Read MoreCanadian Government Issues Conditional Permit for Octanamide N-Hydroxy- with Strict Use Restrictions Due to Toxicity Concerns
According to the Canada Gazette of August 24, 2024, the Canadian Government has issued a conditional permit for the manufacture or import of octanamide, N-hydroxy- following concerns about its potential toxicity....
Read MoreGovernment of Canada Publishes Notice on to Amend the Domestic Substances List Under CEPA
On August 10, 2024, the Government of Canada,, announced plans to amend the Domestic Substances List under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999 by unmasking the identities of 198...
Read MoreCanada Sets New Drinking Water Target for PFAS under CEPA
On August 10, 2024, Canada announced a new target for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) of 1999,. This action is part...
Read MoreCanada Amends Domestic Substances List to Enhance Environmental Protection and Public Health
Aug-20-2024
On July 15, 2024, the Canadian Government introduced Order 2024-87-23-01, a significant amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This move targets three...
Read MoreCanada Steps Up Efforts to Tackle PFAS Pollution: Public Consultation Open
The Government of Canada is seeking public input on its latest efforts to tackle pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of persistent chemicals commonly found in everyday products....
Read MoreCanada Introduces New Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines for Benzene Toluene Ethylbenzene and Xylene: Protecting Aquatic Life
Aug-01-2024
On July 12,2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada introduced new Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines (FEQGs) for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX). These guidelines provide updated standards for both short-term and...
Read MoreNew Provisions in Canada’s Competition Act Targeting Greenwashing: Public Consultation Launched
On June 20, 2024, Canada’s Competition Act has been updated with new provisions specifically targeting greenwashing. These amendments require businesses to provide testing or substantiation for certain environmental claims to ensure...
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