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Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33)

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Summary

The primary purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is to contribute to sustainable development through pollution prevention. It provides the legislative basis for a range of federal environmental and health protection programs. These include activities related to: (1) the assessment and management of risks from chemicals, polymers and living organisms; (2) programs related to air and water pollution, hazardous waste, air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions; (3) ocean disposal and environmental emergencies.

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Issuer

Canada

Year

1999

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

Government of Canada (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

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