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Distribution of Principal Responsibilities
Federal (PMRA of Health Canada)
  • Pest Control Products Act (PCP Act) and Regulations
  • Pesticide registration and re-evaluation
  • Human health and safety
  • Environmental impact
  • Value (including efficacy) assessment
  • Alternative strategies
  • Compliance and enforcement
Provincial and Territorial
  • Transportation, sale, use, storage and disposal
  • Training, certification and licensing of applicators and vendors
  • Spills and accidents
  • Permits and use restrictions
  • Compliance and enforcement
Municipal and Local Roles
  • Bylaws for municipal (and, in some cases, private and residential) lands

Last updated: 2004-03-14

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