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2011 REPORT CARD IN BR IEF
JURISDICTION GRADE COMMENTS
Federal
Government
F
• No federal EPR programs for toxic substances or products containing toxics despite regulatory
authority
• EPR action on mercury-containing products considered since December 2006 but no pending
EPR regulations
• Action limited to Pollution Prevention Planning (P2) Notices which have some EPR elements but are
not enforceable, have weak performance measures and can obligate parties other than producers
• Provided leadership in promoting EPR through workshops, guidance documents and mainte-
nance of a national inventory
Northwest
Territories
Not
Scored
• EPR key consideration in program review and development; clear intention to consider EPR as a
policy tool moving forward
• Regulated programs for 2 CAP products – beverage containers and plastic bags
• Independent third-party financial audits of programs, as well as third-party review of beverage
container program
Yukon
Not
Scored
• Exploring feasibility of implementing EPR – stakeholder consultations held on Phase 1 products
• Current stewardship programs for beverage containers and tires
• Considering zero waste policy