More funding to protect Canadians from harmful chemicals

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The Federal Government announced Monday that it will be renewing funding for the Chemicals Management Plan.

$506 million in funding over the next five years will go towards the next phase of the plan.

“Today’s announcement is both an investment in the health of the Canadian economy and our environment,” says Environment Minister Peter Kent. “Canadians want to have confidence in the products they use everyday, and reassurance that they are not harmful to the environment.”

Kent made the announcement alongside Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq.

“As a mom, I want to know that every product I give to my family and use in my house is safe,” she says. “We know our consumer protection policies are already at work for Canadians. In fact, a science-based study concluded BPA was harmful to human health and the environment, so it was banned from baby bottles.”

The CMA has made Canada a leader in chemicals management by screening new and old products for their safety.

Launched in 2006, the new funding comes as the $300 million invested then expires.

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