Pollution and waste management
The Government of Canada is proposing to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to better protect Canadians and their environment.
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- Bill to strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- List of toxic substances managed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
- Tools and resources for the National Pollutant Release Inventory data
- Reporting to the National Pollutant Release Inventory
- Mercury and the environment
Services and information
Managing and reducing waste
Hazardous material, municipal solid waste, household garbage, agreements and recycling programs.
Contaminated sites
Identifying and managing federal contaminated sites.
Pollution sources and prevention
From vehicles, industry, energy generation, communities, marine emissions
National Pollutant Release Inventory
Guidance and tools on reporting to the inventory, accessing, analyzing and downloading data.
Managing substances in the environment
Assessment and management of chemicals, polymers and other substances.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry
In this registry you can find documents relating to the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
Reporting pollution emergencies
Report an oil or chemical release (air, land or water). Get information on regulations and preparedness.
Understanding the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
About the act and how the federal government works to prevent pollution and protect the environment.
Air pollution
Atmosphere, complex natural system, imbalance, chemical composition, sources, levels, causes.
Plastic waste and pollution reduction
Canadian actions on plastic waste and pollution.
Strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Summary on the Bill and related information
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