Special report
Bureau of Poison
An investigative series by Bruce Livesey
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.
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.