Open ProvincesFacility subject to the NPRI: check the criteria and report releases, transfers and disposals
Facility subject to the NPRI: check the criteria and report releases, transfers and disposals
No visible release does not establish an exemption. Reporting criteria vary by substance and reporting year.
Confirm the right process
Review the reporting year’s legal notice and guide for facility activities, thresholds and substances; document the applicability assessment.
Prepare the dossier
Gather production data, inventories, measurements and estimation methods needed to calculate reportable quantities.
Submit the application
Use ECCC’s specified reporting system, complete the return and obtain the required certification before the applicable deadline.
Follow up
Retain calculations and evidence, answer quality checks and correct errors; reassess the reporting criteria every year.
Requirements and supporting information
Sources and limits
Official sources consulted August 30, 2026. Orientation guide: confirm current rules, documents, deadlines and conditions with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-30.