I would point out that Canada has not ratified the ban amendment because it prohibits the export of hazardous waste for recycling. It is important to point out that Canada's domestic regulations have provisions in place that have outcomes similar to a ban. If an importing country has an import prohibition in place for a certain waste, then the export to that country cannot take place. Therefore, if a party has ratified the ban, our regulation prohibits the export of hazardous waste to these parties. That's already in place.
The environmentally sound recycling of hazardous waste is important for the environment and supports a circular economy. As an example, car batteries are exported for metal recovery purposes. This can lead to environmental and economic benefits.