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Ontario Pesticide Training And Certification CORE Practice Exam

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Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, to whom must spills that may be harmful to humans or the environment be reported?
Correct Answer:
Ontario Provincial Police
Explanation:
Spills of dangerous goods that could harm people or the environment must be reported to the Ontario Provincial Police because, under the TDG framework, the police are the designated first contact for dangerous goods incidents in Ontario. This ensures a swift, coordinated emergency response—police activate the scene, summon fire services if needed, and coordinate with environmental and regulatory agencies for containment, evacuation if required, and proper follow-up reporting. The local fire department may handle on-scene safety and containment, but they’re not the initial reporting authority. Health Canada and Environment Canada handle federal health and environmental programs, not the immediate incident reporting channel for TDG spills.

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