Canadian Links

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)

The National Rround Table on the Environment and the Economy is dedicated to exploring new opportunities to integrate environmental conservation and economic development, in order to sustain Canada's prosperity and secure its future.

Greening Government

Provides information about the Government of Canada's efforts to green its own operations.

Office of Greening Government Operations (OGGO)

The Office of Greening Government Operations was created to accelerate the greening of the federal government's operations.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is a federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario, working to eliminate Canadian work-related illnesses and injuries.

National Water Research Institute (NWRI)

The National Water Research Institute (Environment Canada) is Canada's largest freshwater research facility linking water science to environmental policy.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is an independent federal body providing Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making in support of sustainable development.

Canadian Environmental Solutions

Canadian Environmental Solutions (CES) is an online directory of export-oriented Canadian environmental companies.

Provincial/Territorial Links

Northwest Territories Department of the Environment and Natural Resources

The Department promotes sustainable development through the management and protection of the quality, diversity, and abundance of natural resources and the integrity of the environment.

British Columbia – Contaminated Sites Regulations under the Environmental Management Act

Environmental Management Act – Contaminated Sites Regulations (effective April 1, 1997)

Alberta Environment – Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines

Alberta Environment works with the public and industry to maintain soil and groundwater to the highest quality.

Manitoba – The Contaminated Sites Remediation Act

Ontario Ministry of the Environment – Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario

This guideline assists landowners in making decisions on soil and/or groundwater quality.

Québec Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs – Soil Protection and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Sites

The Soil Protection and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Sites Policy establishes priority actions and offers various ways to assess and manage contaminated sites.

New Brunswick Department of Environment – Guideline for the Management of Contaminated Sites

(Version 2 – November 2003)
Assists those involved with contaminated site management in understanding their roles and responsibilities from project initiation through to regulatory closure of a site.

Prince Edward Island Department of Technology and Environment – Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation Regulations and and Contaminated Sites Registry Regulations (2006)

Reflect the desire of the Prince Edward Island Department of Technology and Environment to address sites contaminated by petroleum.

Nova Scotia Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry – Guideline for Management of Contaminated Sites in Nova Scotia, 1996

Describes the process to be followed by owners and government in Nova Scotia to manage land that has potential for unacceptable impacts or risks associated with the presence of contaminants.

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation – Guidance Document for the Management of Impacted Sites (2004)

Provides a clear process for the management of impacted sites in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Other

Sydney Tar Ponds Agency

Sydney Tar Ponds Remediation Project (PWGSC)

Mineral Exploration and Mining Ontario

Offers a centralized location to access information, advice, regulatory requirements, and online services related to the start-up of a mining industry project.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization – Science for Peace and Security (SPS)

The Science for Peace and Security Program offers grants to scientists in NATO, Partner, and Mediterranean Dialogue countries to collaborate on priority research areas.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields and Land Revitalization

Contains information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program, including the Brownfields Law, grants, technical tools, and resources, as well as information on brownfields projects across the county.

Montréal Center of Excellence in Brownfields Rehabilitation

aboutREMEDIATION

A private/public website offering an education and outreach platform on brownfields redevelopment and site remediation.

ETV Canada: Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program

ETV Canada offers a reliable assessment process for verifying the environmental performance claims associated with projects and programs, as well as technologies and technological processes.

Custodians

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canada Border Services Agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Correctional Services Canada

Environment Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Health Canada, Environmental and Workplace Health - Contaminated Sites

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

National Capital Commission

National Defence

Natural Resources Canada

Parks Canada Agency

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Transport Canada