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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, September 27, 2007) In a call for sweeping reform in Canada, the Ontario Liberal Party, lead by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, has called for the banning ban of all cosmetic use of pesticides across the province as part of their commitment to healthier Ontario families. Twenty five municipalities, covering about 30 per cent of the province, have already introduced local bans or restrictions on the cosmetic use of pesticides, those typically used on lawns and landscapes. <\/font>Just as the Ontario Liberals replaced a patchwork of local bylaws when they banned smoking provincewide, this new pesticide and herbicide ban would create a single, comprehensive law for all Ontario communities. <\/font>\u201cThere is growing concern about the potential harmful effects of these products on human health,\u201d Mr. McGuinty said. <\/font>\u201cWhen there is such widespread concern, why would we take a chance with our health, and our children\u2019s health, just for the sake of a few dandelions, or a bit of crabgrass?\u201d<\/font><\/p>\n

The Canadian Cancer Society, the Ontario College of Family Physicians, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and the Ontario Public Health Association have all expressed concerns about the cosmetic use of pesticides and the potential to cause harm.<\/font><\/p>\n

The Premier met with Dr. Trish Van Boekel and Dr. Kristen Blaine in Stratford, Ontario. They started a petition among physicians calling for a ban on pesticides in parks and on lawns and gardens here in Stratford. \u201cI wanted to bring these physicians and Dalton together because they share a concern for families\u2019 health, and especially children\u2019s health,\u201d John Wilkinson, Liberal candidate for Perth-Wellington, said.<\/font><\/p>\n

\u201dA provincewide ban is an important step that makes a lot of sense,\u201d Mr. Wilkinson said. \u201cJust as Ontario Liberals successfully banned smoking in public places in Ontario, we\u2019ll also protect Ontario families by banning these chemicals in each and every community.\u201d<\/font><\/p>\n

The ban on the cosmetic use of pesticides will focus on towns and cities. Farmers and managed forests will be exempt as they are already governed by strict rules for pesticide use.<\/font><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to public health, protecting our shared environment and protecting the public interest,\u201d Mr. McGuinty said.<\/font><\/p>\n

\u201cOur campaign is about positive ideas that will help families, and this ban is one of them.\u201d<\/font><\/p>\n

See Backgrounder<\/a>.<\/font><\/p>\n

For more information: Ontario Liberal Party Media Relations, 416 961-3800 Ext. 386<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Beyond Pesticides, September 27, 2007) In a call for sweeping reform in Canada, the Ontario Liberal Party, lead by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, has called for the banning ban of all cosmetic use of pesticides across the province as part of their commitment to healthier Ontario families. Twenty five municipalities, covering about 30 per cent of the province, have already introduced local bans or restrictions on the cosmetic use of pesticides, those typically used on lawns and landscapes. 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