Illegal export of more than 1M kilograms of waste was prevented
Mar. 07, 2026
Global Korean Post
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Hazardous waste materials can pose environmental risks and are closely monitored year round through a strict permitting and movement tracking system.
Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers conduct inspections under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This work helps ensure that organizations and individuals comply with applicable environmental protection laws.
Environment and Climate Change Canada said that during the fall of 2025, Canada intercepted more than one million kilograms of hazardous waste before it was exported, as part of Operation Demeter XI.
Operation Demeter is an annual global enforcement operation led by the World Customs Organization which brings together international partners to help combat the illegal trade of transboundary waste that is subject to the Basel Convention. Canada’s participation in this operation demonstrates our continued support for global action to increase environmentally sound waste management and address illegal waste exports.
The illegal shipments intercepted included materials such as e-waste, used batteries, waste oil, hazardous scrap metal, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), plastic waste, contaminated scrap paper, and other environmentally hazardous materials.
This marks the sixth time Canada has participated in the global operation.
by Global Korean Post
