Amend Bill C-30 pesticide rules
Sign on the House of Commons websitePetitioners ask the Government to repeal or amend Bill C-30 so pesticide approvals are independent, science- and precaution-based, publicly justified and consulted, strengthen nationwide regulation, and promote safer pest-management alternatives.
Why we would sign this petition
- It would ensure pesticide decisions prioritize human health, biodiversity and pollinators rather than other considerations.
- Independent, science-based reviews with published rationales and public consultation increase transparency and public trust in approvals.
- Stronger regulations and support for integrated pest management could reduce reliance on hazardous chemicals and encourage safer farming practices.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Stricter rules and added consultation could delay approvals for products farmers rely on to protect crops, affecting production timelines.
- Aligning with more conservative international standards may create trade or regulatory misalignment and reduce flexibility for Canadian regulators.
- Implementing stronger regulations and promoting alternatives could raise costs for producers and require significant transition support.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the Government of Canada The protection of human health, biodiversity, pollinators, and the environment must remain the primary consideration in the evaluation and approval of pesticides; Several pesticides have been banned or restricted due to scientific concerns regarding their potential impacts on human health and ecosystems; The provisions introduced through Bill C-30 raise concerns about the possible reauthorization or continued use of pesticides despite identified risks; and Canadians deserve a transparent, independent, and science-based regulatory process for decisions affecting public health and the environment. We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, concerned about the protection of human health, biodiversity, and the environment, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Repeal or amend the provisions of Bill C-30 that permit the approval or reapproval of pesticides based on considerations other than the protection of human health and the environment; 2. Preserve the independence and scientific integrity of pesticide evaluations conducted by regulatory authorities; 3. Strengthen the precautionary principle in all decisions regarding pesticide approvals and reauthorizations; 4. Ensure meaningful public consultation before any previously banned or restricted pesticide is reauthorized; 5. Publish the full scientific rationale supporting any decision to approve, reapprove, or maintain a pesticide on the market; 6. Strengthen regulations governing pesticide use across Canada to better protect public health, biodiversity, pollinators, soil quality, and water resources; 7. Align Canadian pesticide regulations with leading international best practices, including the more protective standards adopted in many European countries where they provide stronger safeguards for human health and the environment; and 8. Support the reduction of dependence on chemical pesticides by promoting sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, and safer alternatives.
Government response
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