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

Act current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Prohibitions — import, export and transit

  •  (1) For the purpose of implementing international agreements respecting the environment, the Minister may, with the approval of the Governor in Council and taking into account Canada’s international obligations, prohibit, completely or partially and under any conditions that may be prescribed, the import, export or transit of waste or material referred to in subsection 185(1).

  • Marginal note:Prohibition of abandonment

    (2) No person shall abandon any waste or material referred to in subsection 185(1) in the course of import, export or transit.

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