Pesticide Risk Reduction and Minor Use Programs

New call for proposals

Background

In 2002, the Ministers of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Health Canada outlined a joint initiative to help Canadian farmers and consumers benefit from the increased availability of reduced-risk pesticides. In 2003, AAFC and Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), together with industry and the provinces, established the Pesticide Risk Reduction and Minor Use Programs. These programs will enhance the environmental stewardship of Canadian producers, make it easier for them to compete in global markets, and provide safer food for Canadians.

The Minor Use Program will help improve access to minor use pesticides. The Risk Reduction Program complements the work being done in the Minor Use Program, by focusing on priorities for pest management including biological controls and safer minor use pesticides.

Together, these efforts reflect the goals of the Agriculture Policy Framework - making Canada a world leader in environmentally responsible production while improving air, water and soil quality and conserving biodiversity

Learn more about the Programs
(Mandate, Objectives, Strategy, Process)

Pesticide Risk Reduction Program

Minor Use Program