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CEPA Environmental Registry, Environment Canada: Priority Substances List The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999, section 76) requires the Ministers of the Environment and of Health to establish a Priority Substances List (PSL) that identifies substances to be assessed on a priority basis to determine whether they are toxic (as defined under Section 64 of the Act) and pose a significant risk to the health of Canadians or to the environment. Assessments of substances placed on the PSL are the shared responsibility of Environment Canada and Health Canada. (Mar. 05)

Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines  (Mar. 05)

Canadian Environmental Sciences Network The Canadian Environmental Sciences Network is developing as a means for rejuvenating the Canadian environmental sciences community and increasing its cohesion. CESN aims to build on current areas of environmental networking in Canada, using a "network of networks" approach, to increase communication and develop a sense of collective direction. Unfolding on the basis of the knowledge and shared experiences of its growing partnerships, CESN intends to enhance and strengthen environmental science in Canada, in support of sustainable development. (Mar. 05)

Chemicals Evaluation Division  (Mar. 05)

Environment Canada - The Management of Toxic Substances Website The Management of Toxic Substances Website provides information on substances determined to be toxic as defined under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The website provides detailed information on the risk assessment of these substances as well as the risk management measures in place to eliminate or reduce their use or release. Additional information on the Toxic Substances Management Policy and Toxics Management Process is also available.  (May. 06)

Environmental Health Assessment Services: Contaminated Sites Health Canada is responsible for providing expert support and advice to federal departments on federal contaminated sites that pose the greatest potential risks to human health and the environment. The department is committed to this responsibility under the Treasury Board Secretariat's Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan (FCSAAP). Health Canada provides this support to federal departments both individually and through the Contaminated Sites Management Working Group. To satisfy this FCSAAP role, Health Canada develops tools and guidance materials towards the management of health issues associated with federal contaminated sites. (Mar. 05)

Environmental Substances Division | Environmental Health Directorate, Health Canada  (Mar. 05)

Fisheries & Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and program on oceans; and for safe effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy. (Mar. 05)

Health Canada, Toxicology Research Division Mission: To protect and improve the health of the people of Canada through toxicology Research conducted to ensure a safe food supply. Objective: To utilize toxicology research methods to identify and characterize food based human health hazards. The Toxicology Research Division is responsible for the identification and investigation of potential health hazards associated with chemical contaminants, including those of environmental origin, agricultural chemicals, natural food toxicants and constituents, and food additives. Research is carried out on the carcinogenic, mutagenic, reproductive, neurotoxic and other potentially harmful effects of these chemicals, including alterations to the immune system. (Mar. 05)

Health Canada’s Safe Environments Program The Management of Toxic Substances Division is responsible for a risk management program designed to regulate the hazards posed to human health by substances in the environment. Its stated mission is:to serve the people of Canada by controlling or eliminating the release of toxic substances into the environment. (Mar. 05)

The Great Lakes Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN) The Great Lakes Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN) monitors atmospheric deposition and concentrations in air and precipitation of various contaminants using several sampling stations on the shores of the Great Lakes as well as inland sites. Among the inorganic analytes are As, Cd, Pb and Se. (Feb. 06)

The Meteorological Survey of Canada Environment Canada Canada's source for meteorological information. The Service monitors water quantities, provides information and conducts research on climate, atmospheric science, air quality, ice and other environmental issues, making it an important source of expertise in these areas. (Mar. 05)

The Mineral and Metal Policy Branch (MMPB) promotes the sustainable development of Canada's minerals and metals industry in Canada and internationally. The Branch is the federal government's main source of authoritative knowledge and expertise on mineral and metal commodities (including coal) and their global markets, and on international and Canadian policy issues related to minerals and metals. MMPB carries out these responsibilities by:
  • developing and recommending federal policies for sustainable mineral development;
  • developing and participating in international and domestic policy initiatives;
  • coordinating policies and facilitating information exchange with the provinces and territories;
  • outlining strategic directions for the Minerals and Metals Sector;
  • administering the federal mandate for the Cape Breton Development Corporation; and
  • coordinating implementation of the international Kimberley Process rough diamond certification scheme.
 (Mar. 05)

The National Guidelines and Standards Office (NGSO) is part of Environment Canada. They provide nationally approved, science-based measures of environmental quality including guidelines, standards, and objectives. The primary focus of the group is developing national guidelines for water, sediment, and soil quality and aquatic tissue residues. Guidelines are recommended numerical or narrative limits for a variety of substances and environmental quality characteristics (such as dissolved oxygen or pH), which, if exceeded, may impair the health of Canadian ecosystems. Guidelines are mandated federally under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and nationally under various federal-provincial agreements (Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement). In addition, the NGSO leads and supports various ecosystem management initiatives (with a focus on consultative, community-based, right-to-know approaches) cooperatively with the CCME, Environment Canada Regions and other federal departments. The NGSO's thrust is to develop and promote effective implementation of science-based guidelines, objectives and indicators to achieve ecosystem health and sustainable development. (Mar. 05)

The Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) was established in response to studies that showed the presence of contaminants in the Arctic ecosystem. Many of these contaminants have no Arctic sources and yet some are found at high levels in animals at the top of the Arctic food chain and in humans. The three main contaminants groups of concern are persistentorganic pollutants (POPs), heavy metals and radionuclides.

The NCP is managed by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in partnership with other federal departments (Health, Environment, Fisheries and Oceans), the three territorial government departments, Aboriginal organizations (Council of Yukon First Nations, Dene Nation, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, Inuit Circumpolar Conference) and university researchers. A summary of the management structures and processes used to implement the NCP may be found in the Operational Management Guide. The aim of the NCP is to work towards reducing and, where possible, eliminating contaminants in traditionally harvested foods, while providing information that assists informed decision-making by individuals and communities in their food use. (Feb. 06)

Toxic Substance Research Initiative  (Mar. 05)