Health Canada has proposed the phase out of two neonicotinoid insecticides. CWF is calling on Canadians to support the proposed ban and push for further action to eliminate the impacts of neonics and give farmers alternatives.

On August 15, Health Canada launched a 90-day public consultation on its proposal to phase out all outdoor agricultural and turf uses for clothianidin, and all outdoor agricultural and ornamental uses for thiamethoxam in the next three to five years. Final decisions are expected at the end of 2019. CWF’s goal is to collect 100,000 signatures on its petition for a more comprehensive Ban With A Plan during the public consultation period.