Canada Mercury Lamp Ban
LED Replacements for Fluorescent, CFL, Metal Halide & HPS Lamps
Canada is phasing out many mercury-containing lamps used in general lighting. These changes affect fluorescent, compact fluorescent, metal halide, and high pressure sodium lamps commonly found in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
If your facility still uses these lamp types, now is a good time to review your lighting system and plan an LED upgrade with BRITE-LITE.
Mercury-Containing Lamps Are Being Phased Out
These changes affect common lighting systems used in commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal buildings across the country.
There will be a shortage of mercury-containing lamps as the manufactures have stop or will be stopping manufacturing of them. .
Why Businesses Are Switching to LED
- Mercury-free lighting technology
- Lower electricity consumption
- Longer lamp and fixture life
- Reduced maintenance and replacement costs
- Improved light quality and control options
- Helps reduce risk of future supply limitations
Phase-Out Schedule for Mercury Lamps in Canada
The table below summarizes the phase-out timeline for common mercury-containing lamps used in general lighting applications.
| Lamp Type | Import & Manufacture Ban | Replacement Lamp Exemption | Sales Ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw-base compact fluorescent | January 1, 2026 | None | None |
| Pin-based compact fluorescent | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 | January 1, 2030 |
| Straight fluorescent | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 | January 1, 2030 |
| Non-linear fluorescent | January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 | January 1, 2030 |
| High pressure sodium | January 1, 2029 | Starting January 1, 2029 | None |
| Metal halide | January 1, 2029 | Starting January 1, 2029 | None |
Fluorescent Lamp Ban in Canada: What You Need to Know
LED technology provides a practical replacement for many lighting applications. Compared to older lamp technologies, LED lighting reduces energy use, lowers maintenance costs, improves lighting performance, and eliminates mercury.
BRITE-LITE works with businesses, contractors, property managers, municipalities, and industrial customers identify suitable LED solutions for fluorescent, CFL, metal halide, and HPS lighting systems.
Many customers also use our LED ROI Calculator to estimate the savings from upgrading to LED lighting.
Fluorescent Lamps
Many fluorescent and CFL lamp types are already part of the current phase-out timeline.
HID Lamps
Metal halide and HPS lamps are next, with import and manufacture restrictions beginning in 2029.
LED Replacements
LED lamps, retrofit kits, and fixture upgrades are available for many common applications.
Exempted Products
The regulations continue to allow limited exemptions for certain essential products, including:
- Encapsulated dental amalgam
- Analytical reagent for laboratory use
- Fluorescent lamps used for growing plants, water treatment, or air disinfection
What Building Owners Should Do
- Review existing fluorescent, CFL, HPS, and metal halide lighting systems
- Identify lamp and fixture types that may be affected
- Plan LED upgrades before replacement supply becomes more limited
- Reduce future maintenance costs with longer-life LED options
LED Replacements for Fluorescent and HID Lamps
BRITE-LITE supplies LED replacements for many lamp and fixture types used in warehouses, shops, offices, schools, property management, municipalities, and industrial facilities.
We can upgrade your fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, metal halide lamps, and high pressure sodium lamps with LED solutions designed for better energy efficiency, longer life, and lower maintenance.
Whether you need LED tube options, LED HID replacement lamps, retrofit kits, or complete fixture upgrades, our team can provide a suitable solution for your application..
You may also want to review our LED ROI Calculator to compare current lighting costs with a proposed LED upgrade.
Need Help Replacing Fluorescent, CFL, Metal Halide & HPS Lamps?
Contact BRITE-LITE for LED options, lighting upgrade support, and product recommendations for your project.
