Key results on mercury in products

Environment and Climate Change Canada measures the progress of the Products Containing Mercury Regulations in reducing the use of mercury in products and the associated risks. To do so, manufacturers and importers of exempted products containing mercury are required to submit a report every three years.

Between 2016 and 2022, the total quantity of mercury in products imported and manufactured in Canada went from 1,104 kg to 509 kg, which is a 54% decline. Dental amalgam and lamps for general lighting continue to be the most common products containing mercury in Canada.

Consult the most recent reports below for more information.

Key Results

• Key results from the 2022 reports under the Products Containing Mercury Regulations
• Key results from the 2019 reports under the Products Containing Mercury Regulations
• Products Containing Mercury Regulations 2016 summary report: key results

The next reporting cycle will cover data from the calendar year 2025, and reports are due by March 31, 2026. For more information on reporting, see the webpage Reporting under the Products Containing Mercury Regulations.