Rules for Stewards
View the Rules for StewardsRules for Stewards for a glossary of terms and the rules by which stewards must register and report their obligations.
Designated Materials
Packaging includes any “package or container, or any part of a package or container that is comprised of glass, metal, paper, or plastic or any combination of any of those materials.”
Two categories of packaging are addressed by the MMSM program:
- “Pre-packaged goods.” This includes all packaging supplied with the product.
- “Service packaging.” This is packaging provided at the point of sale by a retail seller or food service industry to facilitate the delivery of goods to the consumer. This includes single-use plastic bags.
Printed Paper is defined as “paper that is not packaging, but is printed with text or graphics as a medium for communicating information.” It includes telephone directories, catalogues, newspapers and flyers, warranty cards, promotional materials and magazines, but does not include books.
For a complete list of materials covered under the Packaging and Printed Paper Program, click here 2018 Manitoba Materials List.
Policies
Policy Changes for 2018
- Proposed changes to Rules and Policies were shared with stewards in October 2017 – the programs thank the many stewards that participated in webinars and provided submissions during the consultation period.
- After considering steward feedback, the program boards determined that most of the proposed changes will take effect on January 1, 2018, with some notable exceptions:
- Voluntary Steward provisions have already been implemented.
- The proposed policy for Parallel Importation has been deferred and will NOT be implemented for 2018.
- The proposed policy for Reporting and Deductions has been deferred and will NOT be implemented for 2018, however stewards claiming deductions in 2018 reports will be required to provide information to support analysis that will guide future policy development.
- The scope of the proposed policy for Administration Fees, Interest and Penalties has been revised to exclude administration fees.
- A Summary of the final changes and the final Rules and Policies are posted below.
MMSM Voluntary Steward Agreement
