Legislation

Only pesticides that have been registered for use in Canada by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency under the Pest Control Products Act can be used in Alberta. Pesticides are regulated in Alberta under the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act , and two supporting regulations Pesticide Sales, Handling, Use and Application Regulation , and Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation.

This legislation provides for the regulation of sales (pesticide vendors) and use (pesticide applicators) of pesticides in Alberta. In addition, there is the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides which provides more detailed direction for pesticide sales and use in Alberta. An explanation of how pesticides are categorized in Alberta for sales and use can be found in pesticide scheduling.

For copies of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the two supporting regulations, and the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides, contact the Queens Printer in Edmonton 780-427-4971 or Calgary 403-297-6251.