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Federal plastic registry and labelling, changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, and more

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Federal proposal for plastics reporting and labelling

Oxford County’s comments on the proposed federal registry for plastic producers and new rules for recycling labelling is before Council. Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking input on its proposal that would, among other things, prohibit the use of the chasing-arrows symbol on plastic products unless at least 80% of the content is recyclable in Canada and used in end products. The proposed federal registry would be used to gather data on the handling of plastics throughout the recycling process to identify areas for improvement.

Staff comments on the federal government’s proposal are supportive, with suggestions including an “other” category for the registry for items like plastic toys and hangers; harmonizing the reporting process for plastic producers with what is already in place provincially; a public education program to support recycling; and a three-year timeline for implementing labelling changes so existing inventories do not become waste because they fail to meet labelling requirements.

PW 2022-45 - Proposed Federal Plastics Registry and Rules for Accurate Labelling of Plastic Items

 

Changes to Conservation Authorities Act

County Council receives an update next council meeting on how changes to the Conservation Authorities Act are unfolding for the four conservation authorities operating in Oxford County: Catfish Creek, Long Point, Grand River and Upper Thames. The changes, introduced via 2020’s Bill 229 - Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act, are intended to improve transparency and consistency, strengthen municipal and provincial oversight, and streamline the process for conservation authority permits and land use planning. Under the changes conservation authorities must also determine which programs and services are mandatory and which are non-mandatory, and must negotiate with municipalities annually on service delivery within their respective watersheds. Changes under the Act must be completed by January 2024.

CP 2022-366: Regulatory Proposals - Conservation Authorities Act; Transition Plans and Agreements for Programs and Services

 

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