e-5086 (Environment)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
- There are significant risks to workers and the environment associated with ship recycling due to the presence of a wide variety of hazardous materials in end-of-life marine vessels such as the unauthorized ship recycling activities occurring in Union Bay, British Columbia;
- Unlike other jurisdictions, Canada lacks standards on ship recycling and unregulated ship recycling activities which are putting our oceans, coastal communities and workers at risk; and
- The lack of domestic oversight of ship recycling and disposal of end-of-life marine vessels frustrates Canada's ability to ensure compliance with its international obligations under the Basel Convention.
- Open for signature
- August 7, 2024, at 11:16 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- December 5, 2024, at 11:16 a.m. (EDT)