Pollution prevention is defined in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 as:
"The use of processes, practices, materials, products or energy that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, and reduce overall risk to human health or the environment."

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	Publication of the Proposed Regulations Amending the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to the Fisheries Act  (11 /2007)