Longueuil could end up using pesticides “on rare occasions and as a last resort,” for example to control biting insects and exotic and invasive species. (Photo: Pixabay)
A draft regulation will amend the Pesticide Management Code, notably by expanding the list of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides banned in urban areas. However, glyphosate was seen as a big omission in this list by environmental groups.
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The list of active ingredients targeted by the city ban “was selected using a rigorous methodology.” [….]. “Based on scientific data, including that from Health Canada, glyphosate does not meet the ban criteria,” the Department of Environment, Combating Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP) said.
However, the analysis of all comments made during the consultation period is currently a priority and the dossier will be submitted for decision in a timely manner,” he explains.
In Longueuil and Brossard
Whether or not Brossard and Longueuil make sure their workers don’t use glyphosate and specifically banning that product is part of their deliberations.
“The possibility of banning the use of glyphosate and other pesticides will be discussed at a future meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Development Commission,” Brossard City Communications Director Alain Gauthier said on April 8.
“The commission will likely take into account recent changes to regulations from communities like Montreal and Laval, but also studies that have shown these pesticides to have serious health and environmental impacts,” he added.
The city of Longueuil has confirmed that it will meet the province’s requirements.
As in Saint-Lambert, municipal regulations in these two cities ban many active ingredients in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. Anyone wanting to use a product other than a low-impact pesticide must obtain a permit.
“The City of Longueuil advocates prevention, better cultural practices and the implementation of alternative solutions to chemical pesticides, including the selection of plants resistant to the main insects and diseases, tolerance of situations that do not endanger the health or safety of citizens using gentler solutions or pesticides,” she explains.
Longueuil could use pesticides “on rare occasions and as a last resort,” for example to control biting insects and exotic and invasive species.
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