Across Canada extended producer responsibility policies, legislation and programs have grown in number, scope and scale over the six years since EPRC was founded in 2011. With the exception of Alberta, EPR has been broadly accepted by provincial governments as an effective environmental and waste management policy and regulatory instrument. The territories are faced with unique circumstances but are nevertheless considering EPR policies. Environment Canada has the legislative means to mandate EPR nationally for products containing toxic substances, such as mercury lamps, but to date has not used the authority.