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Acknowledgments

Industry Canada thanks the many individuals and organizations who provided input to this guide and gave their advice and support. Particular gratitude goes to: 

Mr. Robert Howse, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Dr. Bill Leiss, School of Public Studies, Queen’s University
Dr. Peter Victor, Environmental Studies, York University
Mr. Bruce Doern, School of Public Administration, Carleton University
Mr. Tony Flood, Gould Shawmut Co.

as well as officials from Health Canada, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Industry Canada, the Standards Council of Canada, the Consumers’ Association of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association who provided valuable insight into the issues discussed in the guide.

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