CEPA—The Canadian. Environmental Protection Act

CEPA, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, is a law of the Parliament of Canada that provides a framework for protecting Canadians from all forms of pollution caused by toxic substances. CEPA improves the federal government’s ability to manage chemical substances. The approach is comprehensive. It encompasses the entire life cycle of toxic substances— from their development and manufacture, through the stages of transport, distribution, use, and storage, to their ultimate disposal. CEPA not only guarantees a safer environment for all Canadians, it also provides for better enforcement and tougher punishment of polluters than ever before.