Pesticides

OTTAWA – With the recent revelation that Monsanto allegedly manipulated studies on glyphosate, health and environmental groups are calling on the federal government to carefully consider the notorious “Monsanto papers” as it deliberates the future of the chemical’s use in Canada.

“Some of the studies and publications Health Canada relied on to approve the continued use of glyphosate in Canada have been implicated in alleged misconduct by the chemical giant, Monsanto,” said Dr. Elaine MacDonald, Healthy Communities director at Ecojustice. “The question now is whether Canada will choose to turn a blind eye to this fact and continue to rely on this research to justify exposing Canadians to products that could cause cancer.” Read More

Source: Ecojustice

Ecojustice

Environmental Health

Pesticides

Jun

26

2017

Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter Activist Picnic

Council of Canadians - Edmonton Chapter

Jun 26 2017 - 12:00am to 3:00am

You are cordially invited to attend a picnic to celebrate the work of the Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter and to help us to make a difference in 2017.

Last year, our main theme was Climate Change, attracting well-known climate advocates such as Andrew Nikiforuk in public forums. The majority of nations are acknowledging the effects of Climate Change; local awareness and action may be critical. Meanwhile, other environmental issues become more pronounced, as toxic chemicals become increasingly dangerous and water shortages, drought and pollution are exacerbated. Read More

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Site Map on the City of Edmonton website

Location

Site 6

Victoria Park (1st right turn past Glenora Club west on River Valley Rd.)

Edmonton , AB

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Council of Canadians

Fresh Water

Pesticides

Aug

31

2016

Report: Cosmetic Pesticides – Provincial Policies & Municipal Bylaws: Lessons Learned & Best Practices

Pesticide Free Edmonton

From the media release:

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) released a new report that documents the dismal state of affairs when it comes to protecting Canadian children from cosmetic pesticides used on lawns and gardens.

Download the backgrounder and full report below. Read More

Media Release: Doctors say: Too many Canadian children lack protection from pesticides used on lawns and gardens

Pesticides

Pesticide Free Alberta

Reports & Publications

Apr

01

2016

Ban Chlorpyrifos Presentation

Pesticide Free Edmonton

Apr 1 2016 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Sheryl McCumsey, co-ordinator for Pesticide Free Edmonton, will be giving a presentation about the harmful effects of the pesticide Chlorpyrifos.

This pesticide is used throughout and around our city. The presentation will include how this is not being properly evaluated by Health Canada and what we can do about it. Edmonton remains the last municipality in Canada to use this for mosquito larvae. The event will take place at the University of Alberta Education Building South room 122. Read More

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