It’s happened – the proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act was reintroduced into the House of Commons for the 3rd time on June 9, 2010. It was first known as Bill C-52 (which was dropped when the federal election was called in 2008) and then Bill C-6 (which was dropped when Parliament prorogued in March 2010), but is currently known as Bill C-36.
This proposed Act is an update to the 40 year old Hazardous Products Act and would finally bring Canada in line with Europe and the United States. As per this CBC article, the Bill has support from industry and environmental groups.
Although the House of Commons is currently not in session, we’re hoping for swift passage in the fall when the MPs return.
Learn about the new proposed Act by visiting this Health Canada website.
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