Chemistry industry supports innovative air-quality strategy announced by
Canadian Ministers of the Environment

OTTAWA, Oct. 21 /CNW/ - The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada applauds the federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers for adopting the Comprehensive Air Management System (CAMS) proposal at the meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment yesterday.

The CAMS approach was championed by a group of industry, health and environmental organizations, including the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada. It represents a comprehensive approach to Canadian air-quality management, and sets ambitious standards for all sources of air pollution, including industrial, transportation, agricultural, residential and trans-boundary sources. CAMS establishes baseline industrial emissions standards across the country, and places more demanding requirements on industrial and other sources of pollution, where required, to reduce their contribution to poor local and regional air quality.

For the industry perspective on the Comprehensive Air Management System, the association is offering the following media availability:

Who: Gordon Lloyd, Vice-President, Technical Affairs

When: October 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

How: Contact Sarah Mayes at 613-237-6215 x 239 to set up an interview

For further information:

Sarah Mayes at 613-237-6215 x 239