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The Transboundary Movement Branch (TMB) of Environment Canada is responsible for implementing terms of international agreements aimed at the monitoring and control of transboundary movements of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and recyclable materials. These agreements are legally binding on Canada through legislation.
Control of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material within Canada is a shared responsibility. The federal government regulates international and interprovincial/territorial movements, while provincial/territorial governments regulate intraprovincial movements of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material. The provinces/territories are also responsible for establishing controls for licensing hazardous waste generators, carriers and treatment facilities within their jurisdiction.
Co-operation in setting a national definition and standards for hazardous wastes as well as promoting a national approach to environmentally sound management (ESM) in Canada is accomplished through the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME).
For additional information on the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes, please click on the following links:
News Release :
Imports of Hazardous Wastes Continue to Decline (2004)
[2005-08-18]
Imports of Hazardous Wastes Continue to Decline (2003)
[2004-09-20]
Updated Regulations for the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials
[2004-03-31]
Backgrounder :
Hazardous Waste Management in Canada 2003 Statistics
[2004-09-20]
Fact Sheets :
Important Notification to Canadian exporters and importers
[2005-05-02]
Information Note: Resilog Newsletter Distribution
[2004-11-16]
New Look for Export, Import and Transit Permits for Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials [2004-05-25]
New Procedure for the Notification for Returns and Re-Routings of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials Requiring an Export From or Import Into Canada
[2004-05-25]
Information Technology and Telecom Waste Initiatives
[2003-06-03]
Changes to the Clear Language TDGR
[2003-06-03]
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