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Pesticides Control Act Administration Data

Holding Name: Pesticides Control Act Administration Data
Year(s): 2003-2023
Dataset Number: ELG17
Data Provider: Environment and Local Government
Category(s): Environment

Data description

All pesticides used, sold or imported into Canada (including those imported into or sold in New Brunswick) are regulated by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada through the Pest Control Products Act.

Examples of pesticides that fall under the Act include:
  • herbicides (for the control of weeds or woody vegetation)
  • insecticides (for the control of insects)
  • fungicides (for the control of fungi or moulds)
Other pesticides that fall under the Pest Control Products Act are:
  • swimming pool algicides
  • material preservatives
  • animal and insect repellents
  • disinfectant and sanitizing cleaners
  • wood preservatives
  • electronic insect or rodent devices