Current Regulations

Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations, 1998 (SOR/99-7)

Since 1989, Canada has adopted Regulations to control the import, manufacture, use in some cases, sale, and export of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and amend the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 of CEPA. The following ODS have been eliminated from consumption (production, import, export) in Canada: chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, and hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFC). Consumption of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) will be phased out by the year 2030. Consumption of Methyl Bromide has been gradually reduced until its complete ban in January 2005. Since that date, an import permit for an essential purpose is required. One of the purposes is for critical use exemption. The regulations also require that permits be obtained to import or export used, recovered, recycled and reclaimed ODS.

Contact Information:

Scott Howarth - Head, Use Patterns & Controls Implementation
Industrial Sectors
Environment Canada
Place Vincent Massey, 12th floor
351 St. Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau, Quebec   K1A 0H3
Phone number: (819) 953-1665
Fax number: (819) 953-3132
Email address: Scott.Howarth@ec.gc.ca

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