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EPR Deadline Calendar

Important EPR reporting deadlines for Canadian e-commerce merchants

Critical Upcoming Deadlines

Don't miss these important deadlines. Late submissions can result in significant penalties.

September 29
Federal Plastics Registry - Annual Report Due
October 31
Ontario RPRA - Annual Report Due
January 31
Medium Priority

Quebec ÉEQ

Q4 Fee Payment

Completed
March 31
High Priority

Manitoba MMSM

Annual Report Due

Completed
March 31
High Priority

Saskatchewan MMSW

Annual Report Due

Completed
April 30
High Priority

Quebec ÉEQ

Annual Report Due

Completed
May 31
High Priority

BC Recycle BC

Annual Report Due

Completed
July 1
High Priority

Federal Plastics Registry

Registration Deadline

Upcoming
September 29
Critical Priority

Federal Plastics Registry

Annual Report Due

Upcoming
October 31
Critical Priority

Ontario RPRA

Annual Report Due

Upcoming
Quarterly Deadlines

Q1 (January - March)

  • • Ontario RPRA: Q4 fee payment due
  • • BC Recycle BC: Q4 fee payment due
  • • Manitoba/Saskatchewan: Annual reports due (March 31)

Q2 (April - June)

  • • Quebec ÉEQ: Annual report due (typically April-May)
  • • BC Recycle BC: Annual report due (May 31)
  • • Ontario RPRA: Q1 fee payment due

Q3 (July - September)

  • • Federal Plastics Registry: Registration deadline (July 1)
  • • Federal Plastics Registry: Annual report due (September 29)
  • • Ontario RPRA: Q2 fee payment due

Q4 (October - December)

  • • Ontario RPRA: Annual report due (October 31)
  • • Ontario RPRA: Q3 fee payment due
  • • BC Recycle BC: Q3 fee payment due
Preparation Timeline

3 Months Before Deadline

  • • Begin collecting packaging data
  • • Review product catalog for new SKUs
  • • Contact suppliers for material specifications

2 Months Before Deadline

  • • Compile sales data by province
  • • Calculate packaging weights by material type
  • • Review previous year's submissions for accuracy

1 Month Before Deadline

  • • Complete draft reports
  • • Review calculations and data accuracy
  • • Prepare supporting documentation

1 Week Before Deadline

  • • Submit final reports
  • • Confirm receipt from regulatory bodies
  • • Schedule fee payments
How PackAudit Will Help

PackAudit will automate deadline tracking and report preparation, ensuring you never miss a critical submission date:

  • Automated deadline reminders sent to your email
  • Reports generated and ready for submission 30 days before deadlines
  • Dashboard showing all upcoming deadlines across all programs
  • Historical tracking to ensure consistent year-over-year reporting

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