Industry

When it is identified and assessed that substances or processes used by industry pose risks to human health or our environment, Environment Canada steps in to find solutions.

Drycleaning

Find out how the department works with the dry cleaning industry to ensure compliance with regulations to reduce emission of tetrachlorethylene (often called PERC) to the environment.

Mining

Find out how Environment Canada works to address the environmental impacts of mining in Canada.

Metals and Mineral Processing

Find out how Environment Canada manages environmental emissions from metals and mineral processing activities, including aluminium and alumina; base metal smelters, refineries and zinc plants; cement; iron and steel; iron ore pelletizing; and potash.