Federal Govt Proposes New Air Pollution Regulations

The federal government has proposed a major set of new air pollution regulations to reduce industrial-source air pollution, starting with performance standards for the cement sector and two equipment types: gaseous-fuel-fired non-utility boilers/ heaters and stationary spark-ignition gaseous-fuel-fired engines. The regulations would also achieve modest reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the regulatory impact statement:

"Issues: Air pollutants negatively affect human health, place a serious burden on the health care system, degrade the environment and have an adverse impact on the economy. While progress has been made in reducing some air pollutant emissions, air quality remains an ongoing issue in Canada.