Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD)
The Division administers Canada’s Explosives Act and regulations through a system of licences and permits supported by a compliance inspection program. The importation, manufacture, storage, sale, and some aspects of transportation by road of explosives, propellants, fireworks, and other pyrotechnics in Canada are controlled through the headquarters office in Ottawa and regional offices across the country. Key products and services provided are:
- Licences for the manufacture, storage, and sale of explosives;
- Importation permits;
- Product authorization and classification;
- Enrolment for suppliers of explosives precursor chemicals (Restricted Components);
- Fireworks supervisor and pyrotechnician certification;
- Explosives safety–and security–related publications; and
- Family fireworks safety information.
Where to find us
Headquarters:
1431 Merivale Road
Ottawa ON K1A 0E4
Tel: 613-948-5200
Fax: 613-948-5195
canmet-erd@nrcan.gc.ca
Pacific Region: British Columbia and Yukon
1500 - 605 Robson St.
Vancouver BC V6B 5J3
Tel: 604-666-0366
Fax: 604-666-0399
PacificRegion@nrcan.gc.ca
Western Region: Alberta, Saskatchewan and North-West Territories
755 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE, Unit 214
Calgary AB T2J 0N3
Tel: 403-292-4766
Fax: 403-292-4689
WesternRegion@nrcan.gc.ca
Central Region: Ontario and Manitoba
1431 Merivale Road
Ottawa ON K1A 0E4
Tel: 613-948-5187
Fax: 613-948-5195
CentralRegion@nrcan.gc.ca
Quebec Region: Quebec, Labrador and Nunavut
P.O. Box 100, 2050 Girouard West Blvd.
St. Hyacinthe QC J2S 7B2
Tel: 450-773-3431
Fax: 450-773-6226
QuebecRegion@nrcan.gc.ca
Atlantic Region: Atlantic Provinces
1505 Barrington St. Suite 1505 North
Halifax NS B3J 3K5
Tel: 902-426-3599
Fax: 902-426-7332
AtlanticRegion@nrcan.gc.ca