Munro Electronics Charged with Allegedly Selling Ozone-Depleting Substances

SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick, April 18, 2006 – Munro Electronics Ltd. (1988) of Saint John appeared in court on April 13, 2006 and pleaded not-guilty to charges of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The Court will reconvene on May 2, 2006, at which time a trial date will be set.

On March 30, 2006, Environment Canada laid charges against Munro Electronics for allegedly violating section 23(2) of the Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations by selling pressurized containers that contain 2 kg or less of any hydrochloroflurorocarbon. The charge results from an inspection and subsequent investigation of the company by Environment Canada Enforcement Officers.

The Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations control the manufacture, sale, use and import of substances that have harmful effects upon the ozone layer. Enforcement of these regulations is part of Canada's contribution and treaty obligations under the Montreal Protocol, which aims to remove ozone-depleting substances from the atmosphere. The Montreal Protocol, originally signed by 24 countries, established measures for controlling the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

For further information, please contact:

Dave Aggett
Environmental Enforcement
Environment Canada
(902) 426-1925