International Waste
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Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
3.5 hours
Audience
Employees
Description
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) collaboratively oversee and deliver the International Waste (IW) Program.
This course explores the shared roles and responsibilities of the CFIA and CBSA in overseeing the IW program, highlighting the importance of their collaboration in ensuring effective delivery.
Key Topics Include:
- Exploring the CFIA’s authorities and responsibilities regarding the IW program and its delivery
- Examining the roles and responsibilities of both the CFIA and CBSA within the IW program and the expectations regarding collaboration with CBSA to carry out their respective parts of the program at the district level.
- Understanding the process for approving disposal routes and sites
- Understanding the collaboration with partner agencies in overseeing the IW program at airports, various ports of entry and approved disposal sites.
- Reviewing procedures for managing IW disposal requests from ships, airplanes, and recycling
- Addressing non-compliance issues and seeking answers to inform partners and stakeholders.
Date modified: 2024-07-18
