Canadians expect the Government of Canada to provide laws and regulations in order to protect them and their society, and these laws must be effectively enforced. The Parliament of Canada has ensured that CEPA 1999 will be enforced by stipulating the Government of Canada’s duty of enforcement directly in the Act at paragraph 2(1)(o).

 The role of enforcement under CEPA 1999

 Principles of CEPA 1999 enforcement

 CEPA 1999 Review Officers

 Enforcement tools

 Environmental Protection Alternative Measures (EPAMs)

 Environmental Damages Fund

 Environmental Damages Fund Evaluation

 Prosecutions under CEPA 1999

 Statistical and Detailed Reports on Environmental Protection Enforcement Activities

Historical records on enforcement actions are available in the CEPA Annual Reports Archives. Recent enforcement actions are available in news releases. To obtain more information and/or provide comments contact:

Enforcement Services
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard
Hull, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Email address: enforcement.environmental@ec.gc.ca
Website: Environmental Enforcement