Why are certain pesticides banned in some Canadian municipalities and provinces if Health Canada approved them for use?
While Health Canada has the authority to register pesticides, municipalities and provinces have the authority to further impose restrictions on the use of these products. Pesticides must be registered before they can be imported, manufactured, sold or used in Canada. Health Canada’s PMRA is responsible for administering the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA). Registration under the PCPA requires a thorough scientific evaluation to determine that new pesticides are acceptable for a specific use and that registered pesticides remain acceptable for use once on the market. Provinces and territories may enact regulations to restrict or prohibit the use of products that are registered under the PCPA in their jurisdictions. Cities, towns and municipalities may be authorized by provincial/territorial legislation to further regulate pesticide use based on local considerations within their jurisdictions, including enacting by-laws.
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