Top of PageDoes Transport Canada have any road safety concerns about Canadas roadways as a result of the recommendation to add road salts to Schedule 1 of CEPA 1999?
Transport Canada recognizes the importance of road salts in protecting roadway safety. Road salts play a large role in keeping Canadian roads safe and efficient during winter. Winter maintenance activities, including the use of road salts, keep traffic moving and help to reduce injuries and loss of life. At the same time, the department supports any action such as Environment Canada’s proposal, which is aimed at protecting the environment and reducing the impact of roads salts on the environment. Road salts, due to a variety of reasons, are the de-icer of choice and will continue to be used by road authorities. For that reason, the Risk Management process under CEPA 1999, through stakeholder consultation, recommended measures to reduce the impact of road salts on the environment without compromising road and driver safety. Transport Canada was a partner in the stakeholder consultation process through its participation in the working group on road salts management.
