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Bill C-287

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 16, 2022
An Act to amend the Pest Control Products Act (glyphosate)
  • Bill C-287 is a proposed law that aims to amend the Pest Control Products Act in Canada. The main change it proposes is to prohibit the manufacturing, possession, handling, storage, transportation, importation, distribution, or use of glyphosate as a pest control product. Glyphosate is a commonly used herbicide. If this bill becomes law, it would cancel the registration of products containing glyphosate. The proposed change would come into effect one year after the bill receives royal assent.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Steelman Argument: Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that has been the subject of controversy and debate regarding its safety and environmental impact. Proponents of banning glyphosate argue that it poses significant risks to human health and the environment, and therefore, the amendment to the Pest Control Products Act to prohibit its manufacturing, possession, handling, storage, transportation, importation, distribution or use is justified. One key argument in favor of this amendment is the potential health risks associated with glyphosate. Some studies have suggested links between glyphosate exposure and certain health issues, such as cancer. While regulatory agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States, Health Canada, and the European Food Safety Authority have determined that glyphosate does not pose unreasonable risks to human health, there remains scientific debate and uncertainty. By banning g

SteelmanSpren Against

  • The prohibition on glyphosate proposed in Bill C-287 is based on the assumption that glyphosate is harmful and should be completely banned. However, a steelman argument against this bill would acknowledge that there is insufficient scientific evidence to support a full ban on glyphosate. Firstly, glyphosate has been widely used for decades and is one of the most extensively studied herbicides in the world. Regulatory agencies, such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the European Food Safety Authority, have conducted thorough assessments and have determined that glyphosate is safe when used according to label instructions. Secondly, glyphosate plays a crucial role in modern agriculture and forestry practices, as it effectively controls a wide range of weeds without causing significant harm to crops or the environment. A ban on glyphosate would lead to increased reliance on less effective and potentially more harmf
House First Reading
  • June 16, 2022, 10 a.m.
  • In Progress
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