Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (S.C. 1999, c. 33).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Act is divided into 12 Parts: Administration (1); Public participation (II); Information gathering, objectives, guidelines and codes of practice (3); Pollution prevention (4); Controlling toxic substances (5); Animate products of biotechnology (6); Controlling pollution and managing wastes (7); Environmental matters related to emergencies (8); Government operations and federal and aboriginal land (9); Enforcement (10); Miscellaneous matters (11); Consequential amendments, repeal, transitional provision and coming into force (12).
Part 7 is subdivided into the following divisions: Nutrients; Protection of the marine environment from land-based sources of pollution; Disposal at sea; Fuels; Vehicle, engine and equipment emissions; International air pollution; International water pollution; Control of movement of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material and of prescribed non-hazardous waste for final disposal.
Part 7 is subdivided into the following divisions: Nutrients; Protection of the marine environment from land-based sources of pollution; Disposal at sea; Fuels; Vehicle, engine and equipment emissions; International air pollution; International water pollution; Control of movement of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material and of prescribed non-hazardous waste for final disposal.
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Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Climate and Atmosphere
Long title of text
An Act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development
Notes
Including amendments up to Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (S.C. 2023, c. 26).
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Consolidated Acts and Regulations of Canada.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Air Quality
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