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Pesticides

The Liberals promised to amend pesticides legislation — but some immediate changes could help to improve pesticide assessment.

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Chlorpyrifos

Three years is too long to phase out chlorpyrifos, a toxic insecticide related to nerve gases from WW II. PCN and Safe Food Matters, represented by Ecojustice, are seeking Judicial Review of the delay.

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Fragrance Ingredients

Health Canada is asking about fragrance ingredients that provoke asthma. Thousands of chemicals are in question. Some can also cause cancer and interfere with hormone actions.

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Sign the Appeal for safer, faster, reliable fibre for telecommunications.

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