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PCB Regulations Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are man-made chemical compounds that were used in a variety of industrial and consumer products until the late 1970s. These chemical compounds are toxic, persistent and can bioaccumulate in the environment. The import, manufacture, and sale (for re-use) of PCBs became illegal in Canada in 1977. Today there are several regulations with respect to PCBs, their storage, transportation and treatment. These PCB Regulations include:
For more detailed information on PCBs, their origin, and what is being done to protect the environment, please visit Environment Canada's PCB website
Envrionment Canada, works together with the United States, in the Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy for virtual elimination of persistant toxic substances throughout the Great Lakes Basin. Under COA, both the Government of Canada (Environment Canada) and Government of Ontario (Ontario Ministry of Environment) share the responsibility to restore, protect and sustain the Great Lakes basin. United Nations Persistent Organic Pollutants U.N. seeks international action to protect human health and the environment through measures which will reduce and/or eliminate emissions and discharges of POPs, including the development of an international legally binding instrument. |
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