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Start Date: 2025-03-23
End Date: 2025-03-29

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Amendments to Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations

Canada Gazette Part II published amendments to the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, focusing on fish habitat compensation plans. The amendments will result in the creation of 0.89 hectares of fish habitat to offset the destruction of 0.46 hectares due to mine expansion. The cost to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is estimated at $1.37 million, with construction slated for 2026.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

CEPA Waivers Granted for Living Organisms

The Canadian government has waived information requirements under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for several companies, including AskBio Inc. and Janssen Inc. These waivers relate to data on the effects of living organisms on various species and antibiotic susceptibility. The waivers aim to facilitate import and manufacturing processes by reducing regulatory burdens.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca