Petition Letter
Petition to Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health Canada
Dear Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health Canada
I support the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s call for a legislated, national ban on the use of all forms of neonicotinoid pesticides in agriculture, horticulture, turf production and golf courses. Under the ban, emergency use of neonics would be permitted for a limited number of years, but only under cases of severe pest outbreak and with a prescription from a certified agronomist. A ban on neonics will benefit species negatively impacted and help to support their recovery.
With a comprehensive ban on neonicotinoid pesticides and significant investment in alternative options for pest management, Canada could be a leader in environmentally sustainable practices. It’s critical that farmers and other users are supported in transitioning to alternative pesticides.
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Governments within Canada have been slow to respond to this serious issue. We have to take action now; our precious wildlife is counting on us.
Your contribution today is critical to support all steps of our plan. This threat is not going away.The harmful effects of neonics will be seen decades from now and we can’t afford to lose any more time thinking about the issue.
For over 55 years, CWF has been dedicated to conserving wild species and spaces and with your help the future of Canada’s wildlife and habitat is in good hands.