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On June 7, Ontario announced that Mr. David Lindsay had been engaged as a Special Advisor on Recycling and Plastic Waste to foster discussion and help develop a path forward for transition of the Blue Box Program to full producer responsibility.
The first stage of this process is a mediation process to identify and develop common understanding of key operational issues that need to be addressed in order to provide a clear path for transition. After this mediation process, the government will consider the advice given and chart a path for Blue Box transition that will include further public consultation.
Many stakeholders have expressed an interest in the mediation process and a desire for information on the dialogue thus far. To address this interest, Mr. Lindsay and the ministry will hold a webinar on Thursday, June 20 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm to present an overview of the mediation process and timelines, and identify the key issues that will be discussed. The webinar will also provide details on how all stakeholders can provide input on the key issues, and be involved in the future regulatory development process.
If you are interested in participating in the webinar, please register with Tammy Nguyen, Policy Co-op, at Tammy.Nguyen2@ontario.ca or 416-327-6380 by Wednesday, June 19. We will provide further meeting details for those who confirm their participation.
If you have any questions about the mediation process, please contact Marc Peverini, Senior Policy Analyst, Resource Recovery Policy Branch at Marc.Peverini@ontario.ca or 416-908-1528.
