SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick,
April 18, 2006 – Munro Electronics Ltd. (1988)
of Saint John appeared in court on April 13, 2006
and pleaded not-guilty to charges of violating
the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
The Court will reconvene on May 2, 2006, at which
time a trial date will be set.
On March 30, 2006, Environment Canada laid charges
against Munro Electronics for allegedly violating
section 23(2) of the Ozone-depleting Substances
Regulations by selling pressurized containers
that contain 2 kg or less of any hydrochloroflurorocarbon.
The charge results from an inspection and subsequent
investigation of the company by Environment Canada
Enforcement Officers.
The Ozone-depleting Substances Regulations control
the manufacture, sale, use and import of substances
that have harmful effects upon the ozone layer.
Enforcement of these regulations is part of Canada's
contribution and treaty obligations under the
Montreal Protocol, which aims to remove ozone-depleting
substances from the atmosphere. The Montreal Protocol,
originally signed by 24 countries, established
measures for controlling the production and consumption
of ozone-depleting substances.
