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Bureau of Poison

An investigative series by Bruce Livesey

2 Articles

Ottawa ignoring hazards of top pesticides sold in Canada

Canada's pesticide regulator, the PMRA, is accused of turning a blind eye to problems with three of the most popular pesticides on the market.
Bureau of Poison
By
  • Bruce Livesey
  • News
  • Politics
August 9th 2017

Has Ottawa sold out to Big Agro and its toxic chemicals?

The PMRA is supposed to ensure pesticides aren't poisoning Canadians and hurting the environment. Yet critics say the regulator has been "captured" by the powerful agrochemical industry.
Bureau of Poison
By
  • Bruce Livesey
  • News
  • Politics
July 25th 2017

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