The chemicals needing review were culled from a list of 23,000 substances grandfathered from a detailed safety study because they were in widespread commercial use before Canada adopted its first comprehensive pollution legislation, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, in 1988.
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But hey, there's one possible advantage of global warming. Northern Alberta will haver a mild climate. Let's make use of it.
More seriously, I am glad that Canada is taking the lead. Example: I am amazed how many people in the US still use aluminum cookware - that has been banned in Canada for a long time. And that it is still possible to buy frenol for older air conditioners.