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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada proposed raising the allowed amount of clethodim (a weed killer) on lowbush blueberries from 0.2 to 0.5 parts per million. Why the change? New data from cranberries better reflects how the pesticide is actually used on wild...
Why This Matters: Eat blueberries? This affects what's allowed on them. The change is small—from 0.2 to 0.5 parts per million—but it sets the legal limit for both Canadian-grown and imported wild blueberries. Health Canada says it's still safe, but you might have had questions.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve Nealta Miticide, a pesticide that kills spider mites on greenhouse flowers and ornamental plants. The active ingredient is cyflumetofen. This is a minor use expansion—the product already exists, but growers want to use...
Why This Matters: Work in a greenhouse? This gives you another tool against spider mites, which can devastate ornamental crops. Buy flowers or plants from Canadian greenhouses? The pesticides used on them affect what ends up in your home.
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Agriculture & Food
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl, a herbicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking whether the proposed limit is safe enough.
Why This Matters: Eat vegetables or grains? This affects what's on your plate. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on food sold in Canada. Parents, anyone with food sensitivities, or people who just want to know what they're eating should pay attention.
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Agriculture & Food
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to keep a herbicide called iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium available for corn farmers. It kills weeds after they sprout. The agency reviewed the science and says it's safe for people and the environment when used properly. They're...
Why This Matters: This one's mostly for corn farmers and agricultural suppliers. If you grow field corn, this herbicide helps control weeds after they've sprouted. The average Canadian won't notice this decision—but it does affect how food gets produced.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to set a maximum residue limit for fluoxapiprolin, a fungicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food sold in Canada. The consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your plate. These rules determine how much chemical residue is considered safe in your food. Parents and anyone concerned about food safety should pay attention.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is proposing new limits for how much metamitron pesticide residue can remain on food. Metamitron is used on crops like sugar beets. The agency wants to know if Canadians have concerns about the proposed limits before making them...
Why This Matters: Eat food? This affects you. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on your groceries. If you're concerned about what's in your food—especially for kids or pregnant women—this is your chance to weigh in.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to set new limits on how much pyriofenone—a fungicide used on crops—can remain on food. These maximum residue limits determine what's considered safe for Canadians to eat. The consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what ends up on your plate. These rules set the legal threshold for how much fungicide can remain on food sold in Canada.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is proposing new limits for how much metaldehyde residue can remain on food. Metaldehyde is a pesticide used to kill slugs and snails on crops. The agency wants to know if the proposed safety limits are appropriate before making them...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Metaldehyde is commonly used on lettuce, strawberries, and other crops. The limits set here determine how much pesticide residue is considered safe for you and your family.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set new limits on how much penthiopyrad—a fungicide used on crops—can remain on food. These Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) determine what's legally safe to eat. The agency is asking for public input before making a final...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's on your plate. Penthiopyrad is a fungicide sprayed on crops to prevent mold and disease. The limits being set determine how much residue is allowed on the food you buy at the grocery store.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for isocycloseram, a newer insecticide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking for public input before making a final...
Why This Matters: Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits determine what's considered safe for you and your family. If you're concerned about what's sprayed on crops, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wanted to know if proposed limits for dimethenamid pesticide residue on food were acceptable. Dimethenamid is a herbicide used on crops. The consultation asked whether the proposed maximum residue limits should be approved.
Why This Matters: Eat vegetables? This affects what pesticide traces are allowed on your food. The limits set here determine how much herbicide residue can legally remain on crops you buy at the grocery store.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada asked whether to approve Luna Privilege, a fungicide for ornamental plants grown in greenhouses and outdoors. It targets powdery mildew and botrytis blight—common diseases that damage flowers and decorative plants. The consultation is...
Why This Matters: This one's mostly for greenhouse growers and garden centres. If you buy ornamental plants, this fungicide could help keep them healthier. But for most Canadians, this won't affect daily life—it's not used on food crops.
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Agriculture & Food
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to limit how many times pesticide companies can resubmit incomplete applications. Right now, companies can keep fixing data gaps indefinitely. The new rule would cap it at two tries. This is about paperwork efficiency, not...
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. If you work in the pesticide industry or care deeply about how Health Canada processes applications, it matters. For most Canadians, this is behind-the-scenes paperwork that won't change what pesticides end up on store shelves or how they're tested.
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Agriculture & Food
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada wants to approve a new fungicide called isofetamid 400SC for use on greenhouse flowers and ornamental plants. It targets grey mould, a common fungal disease that damages plants. The consultation period has closed.
Why This Matters: Buy flowers from a greenhouse? This fungicide could end up on plants you bring home. Greenhouse workers would handle it directly. If you grow ornamentals commercially, this gives you a new tool against grey mould.
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Agriculture & Food
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A farm near Leamington wants to renew its water permit and add commercial water bottling to its operations. They're asking to draw water from three wells for the next 10 years. Most of the water would go to agriculture, but one well would also...
Why This Matters: Live near Leamington or rely on well water in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The farm wants to pump over 1.5 million litres daily from three wells. While classified as low-risk, neighbours may want to weigh in.
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Agriculture & Food
Natural Resources
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Health Canada is asking whether to allow the herbicide linuron back on celery crops. The pesticide was previously approved but the use was removed. Now the manufacturer wants it reinstated to control weeds in celery fields.
Why This Matters: Eat celery? This decision affects what pesticide residues might be on it. The government sets limits on how much pesticide can remain on food you buy at the grocery store.
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Agriculture & Food
Health & Safety