Bill C-393

An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (electronic products recycling program)

Sponsor

Don Davies  NDP

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated), as of June 7, 2024

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Summary

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This enactment amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to prohibit the manufacture and the commercial importation of electronic products that contain a substance that is specified on the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 of that Act unless a recycling program for electronic products containing such a substance is established.

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Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999Routine Proceedings

June 7th, 2024 / 12:05 p.m.
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NDP

Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-393, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (electronic products recycling program).

Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce the legislation, with thanks to the great member for Victoria for seconding it. The legislation would ensure that all electronic products containing toxic substances sold in Canada would be disposed of and recycled in a responsible manner.

Electronic waste often contains hazardous materials. When improperly disposed of, these substances can leach into soil and water, posing serious risks to ecosystems and human health. Recycling programs allow for the recovery of valuable materials from e-waste. Components like metals, plastics and rare earth elements can be extracted and reused, reducing the need for new raw materials. Finally, recycling also consumes less energy than manufacturing new electronic products from scratch. By recycling, we conserve energy and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with production.

I hope that all members will join me in supporting this important initiative for our planet.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)