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Canada Grants Cabinet Power to Authorize Even Banned Pesticides

Canada Grants Cabinet Power to Authorize Even Banned Pesticides

The Carney government passed legislation overhauling pesticide regulation, giving cabinet authority to authorize the use of pesticides, including those Health Canada has deemed unsafe. The change marks a major shift in federal oversight of pesticide approvals.

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Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides