This Web page has been archived on the Web.
Archived Content
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the Contact Us page.
October 2, 2008
Lack Of Export Permit Results In Court Imposed Fine
BRAMPTON, Ontario -- Winning International of Brampton, Ontario, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice on one count of exporting hazardous waste without a permit, a violationunder the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Materials Regulations. The Court issued an order directing the company to pay $7,000 to the Environmental Damages Fund. In addition to the fine imposed, the Court ordered Winning International to dispose of the lead acid batteries in an environmentally sound manner.
On September 27, 2006, the Canada Border Services Agency and Environment Canada Enforcement intercepted a marine container. The contents had been declared as metal scrap, but during the inspection of its contents, it was determined that the container was used for transporting spent lead acid batteries. As spent lead acid batteries are identified as hazardous waste material under Canadian environmental legislation, Environment Canada Enforcement Branch initiated an investigation.
- Date Modified: