RPRA holds public consultations to give registrants and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on decisions that affect them.
The chart below lists our current and upcoming consultations. As consultations open, the chart will be updated with links to more information including opportunities to participate.
| Topic | Program(s) | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance guidance on shared collection sites and the buying and selling of recovered resources | – Batteries – Electronics – Hazardous and Special Products – Lighting – Tires | Phase One: January to April 2024 Phase Two: May to August 2024 Stakeholder Consultation: June 3 to July 18, 2025 |
| Consultation on Blue Box performance reporting and audit | Blue Box | Phase One: December 2024 to February 2025 Phase Two: TBD 2025 |
| Service delivery standard | All programs | Q3/Q4 2025 |
| 2026 program fees | All programs | Q4 2025 |
Principles for Public Consultations
RPRA has adopted the following principles to guide its consultations:
Inclusiveness and openness: Engage broadly with a wide variety of stakeholders, provide clear and understandable information, and make the consultation process accessible, comprehensible and responsive.
Timeliness: Engage stakeholders early before decisions are made and provide regular opportunities for engagement on key program and policy matters.
Accessible and cost effective: Consider a variety of tools and methods to gather feedback that promote efficient and cost-effective consultations.
Balance: Provide opportunities for diverse perspectives and opinions to be heard and considered.
Transparent: Record feedback, report back a summary to stakeholders, and synthesize feedback into programs and policies as appropriate.
Evaluation: Demonstrate the impact of public consultations on program delivery and policy development.