<P> On 9 Nov 2011, the federal government approved a proposal to delay new energy efficiency standards for light bulbs until 1 January 2014, when it will become illegal to import inefficient incandescent lighting across the country . In December 2011, Ontario Energy Minister (Chris Bentley) confirmed that Ontario is scrapping the five - year - old plan "to avoid confusing consumers". </P> <P> The Energy Star program, in which Natural Resources Canada is a partner, in March 2008 established rules for labelling lamps that meet a set of standards for efficiency, starting time, life expectancy, colour, and consistency of performance . The intent of the program is to reduce consumer concerns about efficient light bulbs due to variable quality of products . Those CFLs with a recent Energy Star certification start in less than one second and do not flicker . </P> <P> In January 2011, the province of British Columbia banned retailers from ordering 75 - or 100 - watt incandescent bulbs . </P> <P> Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations are published on the Natural Resources Canada website . </P>

When will they stop selling incandescent light bulbs