Does the Montreal Protocol prohibit the use of CFCs for refrigeration and air conditioning applications?
No. However, the phase-out of CFC use in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors is addressed by Canada?s Strategy to Accelerate the Phase-Out of CFC and Halon Uses and to Dispose of the Surplus Stocks. This Strategy includes sector specific refill prohibitions for CFC-containing equipment which is presented in this Fact Sheet. Implementation of this Strategy is subject to regulatory adoption by the provincial, territorial and federal governments.
