Environmental Performance Agreements

Environmental Performance Agreements are possible where the parties involved share common objectives and each can derive benefits from addressing a particular environmental issue. While features and formats may vary, and their names differ, environmental agreements have become increasingly common.

In June 2001, the federal Minister of the Environment released Environment Canada's Policy Framework for Environmental Performance Agreements. The negotiation and development of environmental performance agreements since this time have been based on the principles and the design criteria outlined in the Policy Framework.

Environmental Performance Agreements (EPAs) - Negotiated based on Environment Canada's Policy Framework (June 2001)

• A Cooperative "Environmental Emissions Monitoring, Inspection and Product Stewardship Program" Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Members of the Refractory Ceramic Fibre Industry
  
  
• Environmental Performance Agreement Between Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Canada As Represented By The Minister Of The Environment Represented By The Regional Director General, Environment Canada, Ontario Region (Herein After Called Environment Canada) And Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) And Participating Facilities In Ontario
  
  
• Environmental Performance Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment, and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Industry, and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, a non-profit organization, and the Participating Member Companies
  
  
• Environmental Performance Agreement Respecting the Production and Distribution of 1,2-Dichloroethane Between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment and Dow Chemical Canada Inc.
  
  

Agreements Respecting Environmental Performance Negotiated Prior to the Publication of the Policy Framework (June 2001)

• Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA) And Governments Of Canada, Ontario And Alberta Memorandum Of Understanding For Environmental Protection Through Action Under CCPA Responsible Care®
  
  
• Environmental Management Agreement among Dofasco Inc. ("Dofasco"); Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Minister of the Environment ("EC"); and the Ministry of Environment, Province of Ontario ("MOE")
  
  
• Environmental Management Agreement between Algoma Steel Inc. and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of the Environment (EC) and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of the Environment (MOE)