Ministry of Environment
Integrated Pest Management
Cosmetic Use of Pesticides in British Columbia
B.C. Premier Christy Clark has committed to exploring banning the unnecessary use of pesticides for the health and safety of our communities. Any new regulations will take into consideration the views of the public and stakeholders such as the forestry and agriculture industries. We also need to be mindful of the need to protect food security and prevent invasive weeds from harming the natural environment.
The ministry conducted a web-based public consultation on the cosmetic use of pesticides between December 16, 2009 and February 15, 2010. The consultation generated more than 8,000 responses and a wide range of opinions and ideas.
- Click here (PDF/91 KB) to read the background information and discussion topics.
The Ministry of Environment has carefully reviewed every response received during the consultation. Those responses have been compiled into a summary report so those who are interested can see the full range of submissions received.
- Click here (PDF/361 KB) to read the summary of comments received.
Next Steps in the Consultation Process
The B.C. government has put together a bipartisan committee to consider what potential legislation would look like for a ban on the unnecessary use of pesticides. For more information on the work of the committee, please visit their website at: http://www.leg.bc.ca/pesticidescommittee/index.htm.
Here is the presentation made by the Ministry of Environment to the Special Committee on August 22, 2011.
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