How Should Alberta Collect Pesticide Sales Data from Vendors?
Official title: Pesticide vendor sales engagement
Alberta wants to improve how it tracks pesticide sales. Since 1993, vendors have had to report what they sell. Now the government is asking vendors about barriers they face with a new reporting approach. The feedback could lead to changes in pesticide regulations, including requiring vendors to report Health Canada product numbers.
Why This Matters
Work in agriculture or sell pesticides in Alberta? This directly affects your reporting requirements. Even if you don't, better pesticide tracking means the government can spot problems faster—like overuse in certain areas or products causing environmental harm.
What Could Change
Pesticide vendors may soon need to report Health Canada product numbers with every sale. The Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulations could be updated to require this. Data collection processes will likely change based on vendor feedback about what's actually workable.
Key Issues
- What barriers do vendors face in reporting pesticide sales data?
- Should vendors be required to report pest control product numbers?
- How can data submission processes be improved for accuracy and timeliness?
How to Participate
- Review the pesticide management page to understand current regulations.
- If you hold a pesticide vendor registration or AWSA certificate, check your email for the webinar invitation and survey link.
- Email your feedback to epa.pesticides@gov.ab.ca by the deadline.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (2)
- What barriers do you face in reporting pesticide sales data through the new approach?
- What improvements would help ensure timely and accurate data submissions?