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Ontario Bill 83

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 21, 2023
Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Microfibre Filters for Washing Machines), 2023
  • This bill, called the Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Microfibre Filters for Washing Machines), was passed in 2023 in the province of Ontario. It requires that all washing machines sold in the province must be equipped with a filter that removes microfibres, with a maximum mesh size of 100 microns or smaller. Anyone who sells or offers for sale a washing machine without this filter can be fined up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for corporations for the first offense, and higher fines for subsequent offenses. The law will come into effect five years after it receives Royal Assent.
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Bill C-23

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 21, 2023
Historic Places of Canada Act
  • This bill, titled the Historic Places of Canada Act, aims to protect and conserve places, persons, and events that have national historic significance or are of national interest. It establishes the powers and duties of the federal minister responsible for this act, including the designation of such places, persons, and events, as well as the protection and conservation of their heritage value. The bill continues the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and modifies its composition to include representatives for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. It also requires the establishment and maintenance of a public register that includes information about designated places, persons, and events. The bill imposes obligations for the protection and conservation of designated places that are under the administration of federal ministers or certain Crown corporations, including consultation with the Parks Canada Agency before any action i
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