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Canada – Health Canada’s Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products (SAC-PCP): webpage updates

Overview The Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products provides Health Canada with independent scientific advice to support evidence-based decision making on pesticide health and environmental risk and value assessments as well as development of risk management options. The committee reviews scientific information pertaining to certain Health Canada pesticide evaluations conducted as part of new applications to register or amend a pesticide product, requests to modify a maximum residue limit (MRL), special reviews or re-evaluations. PMRA maintains the responsibility and the sole authority to make regulatory decisions on pesticides taking into consideration the advice provided by the Committee. Contact the ... Read more

Canada – Canada’s second public consultation seeking input on the ambition and direction of the United Nations Plastic Agreement

During the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), the global community came together to recognize the plastic pollution crisis as an environmental priority, and unanimously agreed to develop a new international legally binding agreement on plastic pollution. An Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been established to develop the legally binding agreement on plastic pollution by 2024…

Canada’s coziest cottages and trending Canadian cities for fall

WEBWIRE – Thursday, October 13, 2022 Key Takeaways 22 of Canada’s Coziest Cottages for 2022 to inspire fall wanderlust from coast-to-coast. From the forests in Richmond and the mountains in Jasper, to the urban adventures in Toronto and the coastal lore in Charlottetown, Canada’s unique landscapes are showcased in the top 10 trending cities and towns. Inspiring wanderlust are the Lake, Cabins, Skiing, National park and countryside Airbnb Categories – with the typical listing in the top five categories earning approximately $3,000 in less than two months. Autumn has officially arrived,  and with it comes fantastic foliage, ... Read more

Canada – Canada’s seafood industry receives funding to expand exports to international markets

The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million for six projects to help expand seafood exports to international markets. The investment will be used to help organizations as they market and promote Canadian fish and seafood products to increase growth in the sector. The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million for six projects to help expand seafood exports to international markets. The investment will be used to help organizations as they market and promote Canadian fish and seafood products to increase growth in the sector. The AgriMarketing Program, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, aims to ... Read more

Canada – Canada’s Intention to Remove Tariffs on Goods from Ukraine

Canada continues to condemn Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. Canada will continue to support Ukraine’s economic resilience and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who are fighting for their lives, their sovereignty, and for democracy. Canada continues to condemn Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. Canada will continue to support Ukraine’s economic resilience and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who are fighting for their lives, their sovereignty, and for democracy. Russia’s unprovoked attack has had a significant impact on Ukraine’s economy and ... Read more