Quebec’s Bill 81: Major Updates to Environmental Laws

Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charrette has introduced Bill 81 (Omnibus 2024), proposing significant changes to environmental laws. Key updates include advancing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, aligning provincial and municipal environmental regulations, and reducing landfill waste while promoting recovery efforts. These changes could impact all retailers doing business in Quebec and Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is monitoring developments closely to keep members informed.