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Strategy to ensure a level playing field

Strategy to ensure a level playing field among producers
Strategy to ensure a level playing field among producers

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QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15
QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

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FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15
FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

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Reporting

Materials Guide 2026
Materials Guide 2026

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Guide for Reporting of Materials Intended for the IC&Is 2026
Guide for Reporting of Materials Intended for the IC&Is 2026

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Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19
Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19

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Video recording - Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19
Video recording - Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19

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Harmonized Material Category Mapping
Harmonized Material Category Mapping

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Start-up kit for producers
Start-up kit for producers

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Payment deadlines
Payment deadlines

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Details of the cost increase associated with the curbside recycling system
Details of the cost increase associated with the curbside recycling system

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Financial Impacts of the Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Curbside Recycling
Financial Impacts of the Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Curbside Recycling

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Webinar on the expansion of reporting IC&I materials
Webinar on the expansion of reporting IC&I materials

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List of voluntary producers
List of voluntary producers

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Template for gathering your data
Template for gathering your data

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Material report revision request
Material report revision request

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Request to use a calculator form
Request to use a calculator form

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Procedure to become a voluntary producer
Procedure to become a voluntary producer

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Materials guide 2024
Materials guide 2024

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Ecomodulation

Eco modulation roadmap
Eco modulation roadmap

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Bonus Guide
Bonus Guide

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Bonus application form
Bonus application form

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Malus Guide
Malus Guide

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Ecodesign and recyclability

Packaging Recyclability Guidelines
Packaging Recyclability Guidelines

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Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines
Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines

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Workshop : Instructions
Workshop : Instructions

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Workshop : Case 1 – PET Tray
Workshop : Case 1 – PET Tray

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Workshop : Case 2 – Cardboard box
Workshop : Case 2 – Cardboard box

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Workshop : Case 3 – Self-standing flexible PE pouch
Workshop : Case 3 – Self-standing flexible PE pouch

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Workshop : Checklist for Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines
Workshop : Checklist for Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines

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Webinar - Packaging recyclability 101: common ground for better eco-design (In French)
Webinar - Packaging recyclability 101: common ground for better eco-design (In French)

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Guide on how to communicate well on your packaging
Guide on how to communicate well on your packaging

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Ecodesign guide for agency packaging
Ecodesign guide for agency packaging

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Chilled meat, fish and cold meats (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Chilled meat, fish and cold meats (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Frozen and deep-frozen products (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Frozen and deep-frozen products (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Liquid products (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Liquid products (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Bakery products (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Bakery products (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Fresh fruit and vegetables (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Fresh fruit and vegetables (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Shelf stable products (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Shelf stable products (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Dairy products (yogurts) (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Dairy products (yogurts) (In French)

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Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Ready-to-eat and take-away products (In French)
Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Ready-to-eat and take-away products (In French)

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Summary document - Promoting best practices in the food industry: packaging (In French)
Summary document - Promoting best practices in the food industry: packaging (In French)

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Less food loss and waste, less packaging waste - summary
Less food loss and waste, less packaging waste - summary

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Good packaging practices: A checklist for producers - Marché de l'Outaouais (In French)
Good packaging practices: A checklist for producers - Marché de l'Outaouais (In French)

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2025 Producer financial participation

Consultation PowerPoint Presentation
Consultation PowerPoint Presentation

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Substantial modification form
Substantial modification form

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2025 Producers Financial Participation Adopted Fees and Updated Policies
2025 Producers Financial Participation Adopted Fees and Updated Policies

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Postponment of the Ready-to-drink Containers Depost System (except for PET and HDPE) : Impact on the 2025 PFP
Postponment of the Ready-to-drink Containers Depost System (except for PET and HDPE) : Impact on the 2025 PFP

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2026 Producer financial participation

Summary Rates Adopted for the 2026 Financial Participation and Update on Policies
Summary Rates Adopted for the 2026 Financial Participation and Update on Policies

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Webinar 2026 Producers’ Financial Participation
Webinar 2026 Producers’ Financial Participation

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Q&A sessions

QA on the Opening of the annual reporting period 2026-04-02
QA on the Opening of the annual reporting period 2026-04-02

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FAQ on reporting materials intended ICI for street-front businesses and restaurants March 2026
FAQ on reporting materials intended ICI for street-front businesses and restaurants March 2026

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FAQ on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29
FAQ on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29

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QA on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29
QA on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29

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QA on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18
QA on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18

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FAQ on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18
FAQ on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18

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QA on financial update 2025-11-13
QA on financial update 2025-11-13

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FAQ on financial update 2025-11-13
FAQ on financial update 2025-11-13

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QA on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02
QA on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02

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FAQ on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02
FAQ on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02

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QA Recyclable materials value chain 2025-10-02
QA Recyclable materials value chain 2025-10-02

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FAQ Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21
FAQ Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21

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QA Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21
QA Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21

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QA - Highlights 2025 Schedule 2025-06-26
QA - Highlights 2025 Schedule 2025-06-26

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FAQ - Sessions of June 19 and 26, 2025
FAQ - Sessions of June 19 and 26, 2025

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QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15
QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

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FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15
FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

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QA on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27
QA on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27

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FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27
FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27

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QA on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025
QA on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025

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FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025
FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025

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Sheets by activity sector

Methodological sheet restaurants
Methodological sheet restaurants

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Methodological sheet distributors
Methodological sheet distributors

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Methodological sheet service companies
Methodological sheet service companies

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Methodological sheet manufacturers
Methodological sheet manufacturers

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Methodological sheet retailers
Methodological sheet retailers

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Compostable and biodegradable packaging

Status Report: Biodegradable and compostable packaging in Quebec
Status Report: Biodegradable and compostable packaging in Quebec

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Recommendations for citizens: biodegradable and compostable packaging
Recommendations for citizens: biodegradable and compostable packaging

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Recommendations for companies: biodegradable and compostable packaging
Recommendations for companies: biodegradable and compostable packaging

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Webinar Biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging: l’enVERT du décor (In French)
Webinar Biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging: l’enVERT du décor (In French)

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Video

Consultations of the 2025 Schedule of Contributions and webinar on the 2025 PFP rates and updated policies

2025 Schedule of Contributions

Order of the Minister 2025 SoC
Order of the Minister 2025 SoC

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2025 Schedule of Contributions Consultations Document
2025 Schedule of Contributions Consultations Document

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Consultation PowerPoint Presentation
Consultation PowerPoint Presentation

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2025 Schedule of Contributions
2025 Schedule of Contributions

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2025 Schedule of Contributions Calculation
2025 Schedule of Contributions Calculation

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QA - Highlights 2025 Schedule 2025-06-26
QA - Highlights 2025 Schedule 2025-06-26

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FAQ - Sessions of June 19 and 26, 2025
FAQ - Sessions of June 19 and 26, 2025

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Materials Guide 2025
Materials Guide 2025

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2024 Schedule of Contributions

2024 report Highlights and next steps for modernization
2024 report Highlights and next steps for modernization

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2024 Schedule of contributions
2024 Schedule of contributions

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Consultations Document
Consultations Document

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Consultations Program
Consultations Program

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Order of the Minister 2024 SoC
Order of the Minister 2024 SoC

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2023 Schedule of Contributions

2023 Schedule of Contributions
2023 Schedule of Contributions

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2023 schedule of contributions calculation
2023 schedule of contributions calculation

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Order of the Minister 2023 SoC
Order of the Minister 2023 SoC

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Consultations document
Consultations document

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Presentation of the Consultation PPT
Presentation of the Consultation PPT

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2022 Schedule of Contributions

2022 Schedule of Contributions
2022 Schedule of Contributions

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Report – Consultations on the 2022 Schedule of Contributions
Report – Consultations on the 2022 Schedule of Contributions

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Executive summary
Executive summary

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Order of the minister – SoC
Order of the minister – SoC

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Contribution table calculations (Excel)
Contribution table calculations (Excel)

Excel
Consultations document
Consultations document

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PowerPoint presentation of the Consultation
PowerPoint presentation of the Consultation

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Strategy to ensure a level playing field

Strategy to ensure a level playing field among producers

QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

Reporting

Materials Guide 2026

Guide for Reporting of Materials Intended for the IC&Is 2026

Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19

Video recording - Webinar on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-02-19

Harmonized Material Category Mapping

Start-up kit for producers

Payment deadlines

Details of the cost increase associated with the curbside recycling system

Financial Impacts of the Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Curbside Recycling

Webinar on the expansion of reporting IC&I materials

List of voluntary producers

Template for gathering your data

Material report revision request

Request to use a calculator form

Procedure to become a voluntary producer

Materials guide 2024

Ecomodulation

Eco modulation roadmap

Bonus Guide

Bonus application form

Malus Guide

Ecodesign and recyclability

Packaging Recyclability Guidelines

Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines

Workshop : Instructions

Workshop : Case 1 – PET Tray

Workshop : Case 2 – Cardboard box

Workshop : Case 3 – Self-standing flexible PE pouch

Workshop : Checklist for Packaging Ecodesign Guidelines

Webinar - Packaging recyclability 101: common ground for better eco-design (In French)

Guide on how to communicate well on your packaging

Ecodesign guide for agency packaging

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Chilled meat, fish and cold meats (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Frozen and deep-frozen products (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Liquid products (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Bakery products (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Fresh fruit and vegetables (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Shelf stable products (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Dairy products (yogurts) (In French)

Fact sheet - Good packaging practice: Ready-to-eat and take-away products (In French)

Summary document - Promoting best practices in the food industry: packaging (In French)

Less food loss and waste, less packaging waste - summary

Good packaging practices: A checklist for producers - Marché de l'Outaouais (In French)

2025 Producer financial participation

Consultation PowerPoint Presentation

Substantial modification form

2025 Producers Financial Participation Adopted Fees and Updated Policies

Postponment of the Ready-to-drink Containers Depost System (except for PET and HDPE) : Impact on the 2025 PFP

2026 Producer financial participation

Summary Rates Adopted for the 2026 Financial Participation and Update on Policies

Webinar 2026 Producers’ Financial Participation

Q&A sessions

QA on the Opening of the annual reporting period 2026-04-02

FAQ on reporting materials intended ICI for street-front businesses and restaurants March 2026

FAQ on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29

QA on reporting of materials intended to IC&Is 2026-01-29

QA on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18

FAQ on innovation and infrastructure projects 2025-12-18

QA on financial update 2025-11-13

FAQ on financial update 2025-11-13

QA on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02

FAQ on MRF operations and the marketing of materials 2025-10-02

QA Recyclable materials value chain 2025-10-02

FAQ Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21

QA Update on mitigation measures 2025-08-21

QA - Highlights 2025 Schedule 2025-06-26

FAQ - Sessions of June 19 and 26, 2025

QA Strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

FAQ strategy to ensure a level playing field for producers 2025-05-15

QA on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27

FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 2025-03-27

QA on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025

FAQ on the increase in producers financial participation 20-02-2025