Author: Darrel Pratt

the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Certification procedures in Canada are carried out in accordance with product standards that are usually established by (non-profit) organizations such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Is CE standard recognized in Canada? A common mark found on tools manufactured or sold in Europe is CE. The […]

Information for Health Professionals Alberta’s Mental Health Act (MHA) was enacted to provide safeguards, supports and supervision, for people suffering from mental disorder. What does MHA stand for in Canada? The Mental Health Act is the law that describes what should happen when someone who is living with a mental illness needs treatment and protection […]

Mission and Vision Health Canada is committed to improving the lives of all of Canada ‘s people and to making this country’s population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public health care system. What are Health Canada’s four main goals and objectives? Building Healthy public […]

Before a drug product is authorized for sale in Canada the drug manufacturer must submit scientific evidence of the product’s safety, efficacy and quality to Health Canada for review and approval. The federal review process can take between one and two years, depending on the nature of the product. How can I sell drugs in […]

Not everything goes in the same bin. Canadians are highly encouraged to sort their garbage into blue, green, and black bins depending on an items’ material. Sorting is important to help reduce your waste’s environmental impact. When you recycle, your disposed items are sold to re-processors to make new goods. How does Canada manage garbage? […]

Legislation, also known as the acts, are forms of law that can provide the authority to make regulations. Generally, legislation begins as a bill (draft form), and can originate either in the House of Commons or in the Senate. What are the types of legislation in Canada? There are three types of legislation: statutes, regulations […]

Food waste Not only is there a risk of contamination, but McKay says it increases the cost of processing. Aujala suggests rinsing or washing out recycling material before putting it into the bin or if it is really dirty (like an old jar of peanut butter), put it in the dishwasher. Do I need to […]

FACT: About 86 per cent of Canada’s plastic waste ends up in landfill, while a meager eight per cent is recycled. The rest is burned in incinerators, contributing to climate change and air pollution, or ends up in the environment as litter. How does Canada dispose of garbage? Landfills. Landfilling is the primary method of […]

Health Canada contributes to occupational health and safety (OHS) issues by coordinating the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and monitoring workplace radiation exposure. What government agency is responsible for OHS? The largest and most well-known of these agencies is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The OSH Act of 1970 regulates safety for the […]

Parliament makes laws in the form of statutes or “Acts.” All three elements must assent to a bill (draft Act) for it to become law. The assent of the Crown is always the last stage of the law-making process. Who creates the legislation? All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that […]