datum (n=1)Jun 19

RE: https://mastodon.social/@edbilodeau/116777337112249815

I kinda wish we weren't speedrunning Descent Into Hell right now.
(Anonymous)

The new law will give Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet authority to greenlight any pesticide that ministers feel is in the interest of economic or national food security. The legislation doesn't define or clarify what those security interests would be. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-30-changes-pesticide-use-pest-control-products-act-9.7240832)

Undefined means they're whatever the cabinet authority decrees, no data, facts, or experts needed.

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#CDNPoli #pesticides #Carney

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And in fact, "we don't need any science or experts or information" extends even to how they passed the law, because despite

growing and extensive research linking pesticide exposure to increased risks of cancer, reproductive and neurological issues.

Galvez also noted that scientists, public health and environmental experts were not given the chance to testify in front of Parliament. Health and environment committees also did not study the legislation.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-30-changes-pesticide-use-pest-control-products-act-9.7240832

#CDNPoli #pesticides #Canada #news

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides | CBC News

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

CBC
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@datum The #CarneyCons are a dangerous gang of corporate profiteers undermining #democracy, #environmental and #publichealth and safety.
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