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Canadian Groundwater Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health

July 24, 2026 in New Documents

CCME’s has posted the Canadian Groundwater Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health. Canadian Environmental Quali...

Policy Options and Best Practices for End-of-life Fishing and Aquaculture Gear

July 7, 2026 in New Documents

CCME has posted Policy Options and Best Practices for End-of-life Fishing and Aquaculture Gear. This document identifies policy options and best manag...

Recyclability Guidelines and Use of Labels and Terms

November 12, 2025 in New Documents

CCME has posted the Reference Compendium of Recyclability Guidelines for Plastic Products and Packaging and Guidance on the Use of Labels and Terms for Plastic Products and Packaging.

Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health: Lead

June 16, 2025 in New Documents

CCME has posted the Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and Human Health: Lead. The 2025 factshee...

Excess Soil Reuse Guidance

March 18, 2025 in New Documents

CCME has posted Excess Soil Reuse Guidance. This document provides a reference tool for jurisdictions implementing an excess soil reuse framewo...

Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards Handbook

February 26, 2025 in New Documents

CCME has posted the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards Handbook. Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) are health and environment-based air quality objectives fo...