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33 Canadian health and environment groups denounce undemocratic changes undermining the pesticides law
33 Canadian public interest groups have denounced a sweeping weakening of Canada’s pesticide regulatory system – the largest changes in a generation – with NO consultation or study by health and environment committees.
Omnibus legislation shouldn’t weaken protections against pesticides
Sweeping clauses that fundamentally weaken Canada's pesticide safety have NO place in a federal budget omnibus bill (Bill C-30) – and need to be removed.
Organic Growing Approaches Highlight Preventative Pest Control
Organic farming is a holistic approach which aims to enhance the health of ecosystems, including soil, plants, animals and people. Organic methods focus on sustainability and balance with the environment,…
Glyphosate and leukemia
Global Glyphosate Study leukemia results show leukemia in early adulthood when leukemia is very rare. The results align, however, with increasing leukemia in U.S., ages 15-39, since early 1990s. The picture is painted in four studies.
Urge your MP to support sustainable agriculture
Citizens’ concerns about sustainable agriculture, healthy food, pesticide overuse, soil quality and climate change were ignored in the April announcement of a Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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Sustainable Agriculture Strategy – Ambitious success, from the Guelph Organic Conference
Progressive organic farmer Rick Clark’s day-long session at the 2023 Guelph Organic Conference is an example to inspire ambitious vision and goals for Canada’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.
Ending glyphosate is a virtuous goal, and reducing pesticides is essential
A Parliamentary Petition to ban glyphosate and to reduce pesticide use in Canada is worthy of support. Substantial pesticides reduction and alternative strategies are essential to avoid regrettable substitutes, and importantly to support biodiversity, healthy environments, food and people. Indeed, a stated goal of the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) is to reduce pesticides by two thirds. Organic, regenerative agriculture needs more support.
Organic growing and pest control
Organic, regenerative agriculture is an important element for sustainable, healthy food supplies, soil quality and conservation, and blunting climate chaos.
PCN talks back — Organic foods and agriculture are the way to go
By Meg Sears PhD, Co-chair Prevent Cancer Now The following is based on Prevent Cancer Now’s response to a CBC interview with Len Ritter, on The 180. The guest, Len…