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Pesticides: Farmers and Health Groups Demand Bill C-31 Section 13 Removal
Farmers, sick residents and health groups urge MPs to scrap Bill C-31's pesticide review rule.
In brief
Farmers, sick residents and health groups urge MPs to scrap Bill C-31's pesticide review rule. Canadian farmers, victims of pesticide illness and health groups call for removal of Bill C-31 Section 13 to strengthen pesticide oversight. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Coalition Calls for Section 13 Removal
Farmers, sick residents and health groups demand MPs remove Bill C-31 Section 13.
“This measure, which has been criticized by the Senate and is currently before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, was inserted into a budget bill”
Section 13's Impact on Pesticides
Section 13 would eliminate the requirement to reassess registered pesticides every 15 years.
Three Shortcomings of Section 13
The threshold for risk increase is undefined, new risks may remain unknown, and reviews without reassessment lack transparency.
Current Pesticide Context
Pesticide sales have increased fivefold since 2005 and Canada still authorizes 121 highly hazardous pesticides banned in the EU.
Health Risks from Pesticides
Quebec recognizes Parkinson’s disease as occupational illness linked to pesticide exposure since 2021.
Call for Stronger Oversight
21 Canadian scientists urge Parliament to withdraw Bill C-31 amendments to strengthen pesticide regulation.
Here's the gist
Canadian farmers, victims of pesticide illness and health groups call for removal of Bill C-31 Section 13 to strengthen pesticide oversight.
