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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:Toxic substances

 For the purposes of this Part and Part 6, except where the expression “inherently toxic” appears, a substance is toxic if it is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that

  • (a) have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity;

  • (b) constitute or may constitute a danger to the environment on which life depends; or

  • (c) constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.

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