(From item #5 below) “Please provide your written comments (INSERT: your story on dental amalgams) on the proposed regulation by May 12th, 2011 to:
Address:
Waste Reduction and Management Division
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard, 14th floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-997-5876
Fax: 819-997-3068″
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With thanks to Grant:
Hi…interesting (article below) Most mercury-filled products to be banned in Canada.
Mercury is still safe in the human mouth but no where else.
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CONTENTS
- RESPONSE TO GRANT AND HIS REPLY
- CTV NEWS MARCH 1, MOST MERCURY-FILLED PRODUCTS TO BE BANNED IN CANADA “The public has until May 12 to comment on the new regulations.”
- THE MEETINGS AT SIMPSONWOOD – BIG GOVERNMENT, BIG PHARMA RE MERCURY IN VACCINATIONS.
- EMAIL TO THE MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE (HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT). MY COMMENTS. YOURS? OTHERS?
- THE GOVERNMENT INVITES YOUR COMMENTS RE MERCURY
- CBC NEWS REPORT ON THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO BAN MERCURY-FILLED PRODUCTS
- INPUT FROM DEVELOPER OF 12 VACCINES, MERCK SCIENTIST DR. HILLIMAN
- HEALTH CANADA WEBPAGES ON MERCURY
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(1) RESPONSE TO GRANT AND HIS REPLY
I just talked with a woman at Health Canada. They are working with Dept Envir on this legislation. I gave the woman an ear full; my apologies to her. Encouraged her to take the information we’ve assembled and input it into the Government deliberations. (www.sandrafinley.ca) Click on INDEX to heavy metals ( mercury is just one), foreign proteins and DNA in vaccinations PLUS mercury in dental amalgams.
See below, concerning the public comment opportunity. Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Altho they don’t often listen, it’s worth a try. I’ll put it out into my network and to VRAN, also to a woman I just met who works with autistic kids and said that 25% of the parents relate their child’s autism to a vaccination.
We should be able to get the vaccine people and the dental amalgam people together and push hard to get legislation that will actually lead to a reduction in the disease and developmental outcomes caused by these neuro-toxins, teratogens and carcinogens that we are pumping into not only ourselves and our kids, but into the environment where it poisons other creatures, too.
The Health Canada representative raised the complexity issue. I agreed and pointed out the influence of big money from the pharmaceutical industry and from the mercury amalgam people that sit on the Board of the American Dental Association that is still promoting dental amalgams (mercury) as safe. Pointed out the European countries that have banned dental amalgams. Also that the Government and dental professions are more concerned about covering their (@*$) behinds than they are in actually addressing the problem. Were it ever to be publicly acknowledged that there is a link between the vaccinations and developmental problems, for example, the repercussions for the “officials” would be monumental (witness the conversations at Simpsonwood (item #3 below).
I also pointed out that the medical people do not relate health to immune systems – – if you understand how the immune system works you will understand that the same toxins will produce different outcomes in different people.
/Sandra
MORE FROM GRANT
Thanks Sandra……I am still telling a lot of people about this (makin noise)…maybe someday the right one will hear it…..I have even spoken to a major newsgroup leader from the US in Maine who wants to interview me.
Maybe the “Intellectuals” at the top will learn something & start to listen.
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(2) CTV NEWS MARCH 1, MOST MERCURY-FILLED PRODUCTS TO BE BANNED IN CANADA
Most mercury-filled products to be banned in Canada (the link is no longer valid)
01/03/2011 10:02:14 AM
CTV.ca News Staff
The federal government is proposing new rules that would ban the manufacture, import, and sale of most mercury-containing products in Canada.
The new regulations are designed to reduce the amount of mercury entering the environment in Canada.
Some mercury-containing products will still be allowed to be manufactured and imported. These include scientific instruments, dental fillings and fluorescent lamps. But there will be limits on the amount of mercury allowed in different types of fluorescent lamps.
“These proposed regulations would eliminate about 4.5 tonnes of mercury in products currently entering the Canadian marketplace each year,” Environment Minister Peter Kent said in a statement released on Monday.
“It is the first time that the Government of Canada is broadly regulating mercury found in manufactured products.”
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq noted that mercury is a known neurotoxin. It can transform into methylmercury, a harmful form of the substance that is absorbed by living organisms, such as fish, and becomes more concentrated as it moves up the food chain.
“Ingesting methylmercury can affect the neuro-development and learning ability of small children. Keeping products that contain mercury out of the marketplace helps to protect the health of Canadians,” she said.
The new regulations will also provide for improved label information for consumers about the level of mercury in the products and how to safely dispose of them.
The public has until May 12 to comment on the new regulations.
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(3) THE MEETINGS AT SIMPSONWOOD, BIG GOVERNMENT, BIG PHARMA RE MERCURY IN VACCINATIONS.
FROM: 2009-07-25 Vaccinations: Deadly Immunity by Robert F Kennedy Jr (Role of Big Pharma)
EXCERPT:
July 25, 2009 In June 2000, a group of top government scientists and health officials gathered for a meeting at the isolated Simpsonwood conference center in Norcross, Georgia. Convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the meeting was held at this Methodist retreat center, nestled in wooded farmland next to the Chattahoochee River, to ensure complete secrecy. The agency had issued no public announcement of the session — only private invitations to fifty-two attendees. There were high-level officials from the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration, the top vaccine specialist from the World Health Organization in Geneva and representatives of every major vaccine manufacturer, including GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Wyeth and Aventis Pasteur. All of the scientific data under discussion, CDC officials repeatedly reminded the participants, was strictly “embargoed.” There would be no making photocopies of documents, no taking papers with them when they left. Internal documents reveal that Eli Lilly, which first developed thimerosal, knew from the start that its product could cause damage — and even death — in both animals and humans. The federal officials and industry representatives had assembled to discuss a disturbing new study that raised alarming questions about the safety of a host of common childhood vaccines administered to infants and young children. According to a CDC epidemiologist named Tom Verstraeten, who had analyzed the agency’s massive database containing the medical records of 100,000 children, a mercury-based preservative in the vaccines — thimerosal — appeared to be responsible for a dramatic increase in autism and a host of other neurological disorders among children. “I was actually stunned by what I saw,” Verstraeten told those assembled at Simpsonwood, citing the staggering number of earlier studies that indicate a link between thimerosal and speech delays, attention-deficit disorder, hyperactivity and autism. Since 1991, when the CDC and the FDA had recommended that three additional vaccines laced with the preservative be given to extremely young infants — in one case, within hours of birth — the estimated number of cases of autism had increased fifteenfold, from one in every 2,500 children to one in 166 children. . . .
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(4) EMAIL TO THE MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE (HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT). MY COMMENTS. YOURS? OTHERS?
TO: Public Service
Glenda Yeates, Deputy Minister of Health Canada, glenda.yeates AT hc-sc.gc.ca
Paul Boothe, Deputy Minister of Environment Canada, paul.boothe AT ec.gc.ca
mercury AT ec.gc.ca; GR-RM AT ec.gc.ca; marie-helene.lacasse AT ec.gc.ca; lorrie.hayes AT ec.gc.ca
TO: Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq Aglukkaq.L AT parl.gc.ca
Environment Minister Peter Kent kentp AT parl.gc.ca
Dear Members of the Public Service and Elected Ministers,
RE: Legislation to ban mercury-filled products EXCEPT FOR dental amalgams and vaccinations that contain mercury (like the flu and tetanus shots).
Please see INDEX to heavy metals, foreign proteins and DNA in vaccinations PLUS mercury in dental amalgams.
This information has been assembled by a number of people. It is shared through email networks.
The evidence is compelling: please add dental amalgams and vaccinations that contain mercury to the ban on mercury-filled products.
If you decide against this course of action in the face of the evidence, I will appreciate receipt of an explanation: why?
Thank-you.
In service to the public,
Sandra Finley
Saskatoon SK
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(5) THE GOVERNMENT INVITES YOUR COMMENTS RE MERCURY
(Obsolete links have been de-activated)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/mercure-mercury/default.asp?lang=En&n=DCEA2675-1
Regulations and Other Management Tools
This section highlights new reports about mercury and new mercury management tools/initiatives as they become available. If you are aware of items that could be added to this section, please contact us.
Proposed Regulations Respecting Products Containing Certain Substances Listed in Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
February, 2011
Environment Canada has published a proposed regulation on mercury-containing products in Canada. The proposed regulation is published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 75-day comment period.
The longer 75-day consultation period allows international firms sufficient time to comment on the proposed regulation, in accordance with Treasury Board of Canada policy.
Any notice of objection must still be filed within 60 days as established under section 333 of CEPA 1999.
Please provide your written comments on the proposed regulation by May 12th, 2011 to:
Address:
Waste Reduction and Management Division
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard, 14th floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-997-5876
Fax: 819-997-3068
Risk Management Strategy for Mercury
On October 19th, 2010, Environment Canada and Health Canada published the Risk Management Strategy for Mercury.
The Risk Management Strategy for Mercury provides a comprehensive and consolidated description of the Government of Canada’s progress to date in managing the risks associated with mercury. It also outlines objectives, priorities, current and anticipated actions, and monitoring programs in place to address the ongoing risks associated with mercury.
For more information regarding this strategy, please contact:
Chemicals Management Division
Environment Canada
Place Vincent Massey
351 St. Joseph Blvd.
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3
Email address: GR-RM@ec.gc.ca
Fax number: (819) 994-0007
Final Notice: Pollution Prevention Planning in Respect of Mercury Releases from Dental Amalgam Waste
May, 2010
On May 8th, 2010 Environment Canada published a notice under Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) outlining requirements to prepare and implement pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from dental amalgam waste. The Notice, published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, targets dental facilities that have not implemented all of the best management practices set out in Appendix A of the Notice or in the “Memorandum of Understanding Respecting the Implementation of the Canada-wide Standard on Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste” between the Canadian Dental Association and Environment Canada for the voluntary implementation of the Canada-wide Standard on Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste.
A fact sheet emphasizing key points, combining relevant dates and explaining in greater details specific requirements of the Notice is available.
For more information on the Notice and best management practices with respect to dental amalgam please contact:
Environment Canada – Waste Reduction and Management Division
mercury@ec.gc.ca (819) 934-6059
For more general information on pollution prevention and pollution prevention plans please contact:
Environment Canada – Innovative Measures Section
LCPEPlansP2-CEPAP2Plans@ec.gc.ca 819-994-0186
Summary of Comments Regarding the Proposed Notice for Dental Amalgam Waste
January, 2010
Interested parties were able to provide comments on the Proposed Notice Regarding Pollution Prevention Planning in Respect of Mercury Releases from Dental Amalgam Waste during a 60-day comment period that ended on June 17, 2009. A summary of comments and Environment Canada’s responses is available.
The Proposed Notice was published on April 18, 2009, in the Canada Gazette, Part I. It outlines proposed requirements to prepare and implement pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from dental amalgam waste.
Proposed Notice Regarding Pollution Prevention Planning in Respect of Mercury Releases from Dental Amalgam Waste
April, 2009
On April 18, 2009 Environment Canada published a Proposed Notice under Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) outlining proposed requirements to prepare and implement pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from dental amalgam waste. The Proposed Notice, published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 60 day comment period, targets dental facilities that have not implemented all of the best management practices set out in the “Memorandum of Understanding Respecting the Implementation of the Canada-wide Standard on Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste” between the Canadian Dental Association and Environment Canada for the voluntary implementation of the Canada-wide Standard on Mercury for Dental Amalgam Waste. After receiving and considering comments received during this 60 day comment period, a Final Notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from dental amalgam waste will be published in Part I of the Canada Gazette.
Please provide your written comments on the Proposed Notice and related schedules by June 17, 2009 to:
Address:
Marie-Hélène Lacasse
Waste Reduction and Management Division
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard, 14th floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: marie-helene.lacasse@ec.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-934-6059
Fax: 819-997-3068
Follow-up to Consultations on Regulations for Mercury-Containing Products
August, 2008
Environment Canada has held consultations on Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products (PDF; 259 KB) (HTML). Environment Canada is committed to ensuring that all initiatives aimed at developing risk management measures include a process of meaningful and effective consultation with stakeholders. In keeping with this commitment, Environment Canada hosted multi-stakeholder consultation sessions in Toronto and Vancouver in February 2008. A meeting report (PDF; 82 KB) from these sessions as well as a summary of comments and Environment Canada’s responses (PDF; 99 KB) (HTML) are available. A copy of the presentation given at these sessions is also available upon request by contacting mercury@ec.gc.ca.
Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products
December, 2007
Environment Canada is holding consultations on Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products (PDF; 259 KB) (HTML). This discussion document proposes tools and instruments in order to prohibit or limit mercury use in products, control imports or exports where necessary, and set labelling requirements.
Interested parties are invited to provide written comments on the discussion document by March 7th, 2008. Please send your written questions and/or comments to either of the following addresses:
Please type “Consultation on Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products” in the subject line of your Email message.
Address: Mercury
Waste Reduction and Management Division
Environmental Stewardship Branch
Environment Canada
70 Cremazie, 6th floor
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Final Notice: Pollution Prevention Planning in respect of Mercury Releases from Mercury Switches in End-of-life Vehicles Processed by Steel Mills.
December, 2007
On December 29, 2007 Environment Canada published a Final Notice under Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) outlining requirements to prepare and implement pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from mercury switches in end-of-life vehicles processed by steel mills. The Notice, published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, targets vehicle manufacturers and steel mills.
Forms referred in the Notice (Schedule 1 to 5) are to be filled out electronically at the Pollution Prevention Planning Web site at www.ec.gc.ca/cepap2/.
Address:
Marie-Hélène Lacasse
Waste Reduction and Management Division
Environment Canada
70 Cremazie, 6th floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-934-6059
Fax: 819-997-30688
Risk Management Strategy for Mercury-containing Products
December, 2006
Environment Canada is holding consultations to obtain the view of Canadians on a Risk Management Strategy for Mercury-containing products (RMS). The RMS provides a framework for the development of control instruments to manage the environmental effects of mercury used in products.
Interested parties are invited to provide written comments on the RMS by March 31st, 2007. Please send your written questions and/or comments to either of the following addresses:
Please type “Consultation on RMS for Mercury-containing Products” in the subject line of your Email message.
Address:
Raihan Butt
Sustainable Consumption Division
National Office of Pollution Prevention
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd., 13th Floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: mercury@ec.gc.ca
Proposed Notice: Pollution Prevention Planning in respect of Mercury Releases from Mercury Switches in End-of-life Vehicles Processed by Steel Mills.
December, 2006
On December 9, 2006 Environment Canada published a Proposed Notice under Part 4 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) outlining proposed requirements to prepare and implement pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from mercury switches in end-of-life vehicles processed by steel mills. The Notice, published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 60 day comment period, targets vehicle manufacturers and steel mills. After receiving and considering comments received during this 60 day comment period, a Final Notice requiring the preparation and implementation of pollution prevention plans for mercury releases from mercury switches in end-of-life vehicles processed by steel mills will be published in Part I of the Canada Gazette.
Please provide your written comments on the Proposed Notice and related schedules by February 7, 2007 to:
Address:
Lorrie Hayes
Sustainable Consumption Section
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard, 13th floor
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Email: lorrie.hayes@ec.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-994-6103
Fax: 819-994-5030
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(6) CBC NEWS REPORT ON THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO BAN MERCURY-FILLED PRODUCTS
(link no longer valid)
Mercury consumer goods ban proposed
01/03/2011 12:49:57 PM
CBC News
The sale of thermometers, thermostats and batteries containing mercury would be banned in Canada under new regulations proposed by the federal government.
The proposal, announced Monday, would ban the manufacture, import and sale of most mercury containing products starting 2012.
“Keeping products that contain mercury out of the marketplace helps protect the health of Canadians,” said Health Minister Leona Aglukkuq in a statement. Aglukkuq said mercury is a neurotoxin and ingesting methyl mercury – the biologically active form of the metal – can adversely affect the brain development and learning ability of small children.
Environment Minister Peter Kent estimated the new regulations would eliminate 4½ tonnes of mercury entering the Canadian marketplace each year.
The proposed regulations, published over the weekend in the Canada Gazette, Part I, would also set limits on the amount of mercury in some products exempted from the ban such as fluorescent lamps, mercury vapour lamps and automobile headlamps.
No limits on dental fillings
The mercury content would remain without limits in some products, such as dental amalgams, scientific instruments (including laboratory thermometers) and professional photographic film and paper.
“Most mercury products have comparably priced and technically equivalent alternatives,” the proposal says. “In some cases, such as thermostats, mercury-free alternatives offer improved performance and efficiency.”
Over 20 years, the new regulations are expected to reduce release of mercury into the environment by 54,000 kilograms. Over that period, they are expected to cost the government $4.2 million and consumers $5.9 million.
The government noted that annual global damage costs from methyl mercury will reach $10 billion by 2020.
According to the text of the proposed regulations, the only mercury-containing products manufactured in Canada are lamps and neon signs. The government believes they would be able to comply with the new limits without reformulating their products or investing in new equipment or processes.
The public has until May 12 to comment on the proposed rules
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(7) INPUT FROM DEVELOPER OF 12 VACCINES, MERCK SCIENTIST DR. HILLIMAN
With thanks to Jim:
Subject: 12 Vaccines discoverer, Dr. Hilliman, admits cancer and other diseases are spread through vaccines.
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(8) HEALTH CANADA WEBPAGES ON MERCURY. Click on 2010-12-08 Health Canada web pages on mercury