For companies that are not subject to the section 71 Notice, what incentives are there to fill out the Challenge Questionnaire and/or to participate in the process?
It may be important that stakeholders not subject to the section 71 Notice ensure that the Government of Canada is aware of all relevant activities related to the substance by responding to the Challenge Questionnaire. This information will be considered in the development of the risk management approach, including instrument selection and design. Participation in the questionnaire will also ensure that the Government of Canada will be aware of stakeholders that should be consulted throughout the implementation of the Challenge.Q: The questions in the Questionnaire are focussed on industry. If I am part of another stakeholder group (e.g. NGO, aboriginal group or citizen group) that wants equal input into management of these substances, what opportunities will there be?The non-mandatory Questionnaire can be used by all stakeholders to provide input. The Questionnaire is intended as a guidance template to indicate the type of information the Ministers are interested in receiving from any
Related Questions
- Aside from responding to the section 71 Notice and the Challenge Questionnaire, what other opportunities will there be to provide information and for interaction and input on the Challenge process?
- For companies that are not subject to the section 71 Notice, what incentives are there to fill out the Challenge Questionnaire and/or to participate in the process?
- Why are there both mandatory (CEPA 1999 section 71 Notice) and non-mandatory (Questionnaire) components of the Challenge?
