Environment committee  The zero plastic waste initiative has a component called “innovation challenges”. This component provides subsidies to industry. We could send you the list of funds that have been disbursed.

Environment committee  I want to turn to Nathalie Perron to provide you that answer.

Environment committee  I don't think it's for us to speak to what the intent of the bill is. I think it's for the proponent to speak to that, but in terms of the authorities, we have the authority to do the nature of the work that has been described.

Environment committee  Thank you for the question. What I would say is that the arrangement with the United States confirms that, through our assessment of their regulatory regime, it's our view that they have an environmentally sound management of the material. As I mentioned previously, there's no

Environment committee  Yes, thank you for the question. I might just note that—

Environment committee  —we do take action to deal with alleged violations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, including, first, doing awareness sessions and making sure that our regulatees understand what their legal obligations are. We also take follow-up actions, including having authori

Environment committee  As I mentioned, Canada recently entered into an arrangement with the United States, with respect to the management of wastes that are destined to the United States for final disposal. With respect to waste that's transiting on, that material requires an export permit and it requi

Environment committee  I'll turn to Nathalie Perron to speak to the specifics of what's required under our regulation and what's required under the arrangement. There are different requirements with respect to the different types of waste.

Environment committee  I will turn to my colleague Richard Tarasofsky to answer with respect to trade issues.

Environment committee  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

Environment committee  I'm not clear on what the question is. I apologize.

Environment committee  As I mentioned, under our arrangement we've confirmed that the United States has an environmentally sound management of non-hazardous waste and scrap that are subject to transboundary movement. A company that is wanting to transit through the United States and export to another c

Environment committee  I thank the member for her question. I believe that, when our minister last appeared here, he mentioned that he was working on a bill. So yes, the bill to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is being worked on.

Environment committee  I thank the member for her question. I want to make the point that we have a multifaceted proposal for plastic waste management and reduction so that we can make sure we reach our targets. I think we have to work on all these measures to achieve that, and that includes taking a

Environment committee  That is part of a more comprehensive approach. We have to reduce the amount of waste by reusing and transforming products.