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Burning Wood Waste

Last updated on November 15, 2018

Potential Approval, Permit or Code of Practice Requirements

  • Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation

Statute: Environmental Management Act, 2003

Relevant Section or Regulation:

  • Environmental Management Act, 2003 Part 2,
    Section 6(2)(3)(4) Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation
  • Wildfire Regulation  

Regulating Agencies:

  • Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy  
  • Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development
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