The federal government's Toxic Substances Management Policy was

announced in Parliament on June 2, 1995. This policy provides a

science-based framework for the management of toxic substances. The key

management objectives in the policy are:

virtual elimination of releases to the environment of toxic substances

that are persistent and bioaccumulative and are present in the

environment primarily due to human activity (Track 1); and

management of other toxic substances and substances of concern

throughout their life cycles to prevent or minimize their release into the

environment (Track 2).

For substances declared to be toxic under CEPA, the policy provides

directional guidance in selecting management objectives.

The Toxic Substances Management Policy Interdepartmental Forum,

representing 12 key departments, co-ordinates the implementation of the

TSMP. The initial list of 1

* metal-bearing wastes;

maintaining landfills are providing a disincentive to waste disposal and

major categories:

hexachlorobenzene (HCB)

1995, the Government of Alberta has allowed the importation of hazardous

All 12 substances are persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, which also

Canadian Manufacturers Association, which has been designed to improve

(Environment Canada and Industry Canada 1994). Models such as this

Packaging Protocol has set a similar target for the reduction of waste

markets for recycled material. Over the past five years, there has been

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