representing Canada's plant science industry

Coexistence for the Benefit of All - New Opportunities for Producers
(January 3, 2006)
WINNIPEG, ON - There will be new opportunities for Canada’s growers with the evolution of agricultural production technologies. In order to achieve the practical coexistence of various production systems, growers will require an awareness of best management practices.

Smart Cities Will Leave Pesticide Issue in Hands of Health Canada Scientists, Despite Supreme Court
(November 17, 2005)
TORONTO, ON – The Urban Pest Management Council (UPMC) says that despite todayýs decision by the Supreme Court of Canada not to consider a legal challenge of Torontoýs by-law against lawn and garden pesticide use, smart municipalities will opt to leave the issue in the hands of federal regulators.

CropLife Canada Seeks Supreme Court Challenge of Toronto Pesticide By-Law
(August 10, 2005)
TORONTO, ON – CropLife Canada and the Urban Pest Management Council today announced that they want to challenge the City of Toronto’s by-law banning beneficial pest control products before the Supreme Court of Canada.

CropLife Canada Statement on U.S. Biomonitoring Report on Environmental Chemicals
(July 21, 2005)
TORONTO - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the “Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals”. The report outlines the CDC’s biomonitoring data of approximately 150 substances, both natural and synthetic, and their breakdown products (metabolites), in bodily tissues or fluids, such as blood or urine.

New data on pesticides in food shows levels among lowest ever, contrary to public perception
(May 30, 2005)
TORONTO - If you’ve ever worried about trace amounts of pesticides on the fruits and vegetables you buy, you’re not alone – but here’s some good news:

A new analysis of government inspection data released today by Croplife Canada shows that the amount of pesticide residues found in foods sold in Canada is at its lowest level in years, with the vast majority of tested foods showing no detectable amounts at all.

Producers pitch in to dispose of unwanted products in safe, environmentally friendly manner
(Feb 14, 2005)
Winnipeg, MB – Farmers north of the Trans-Canada Highway took full advantage once again of Operation CleanFarm, a Manitoba program designed to collect and dispose of unwanted and obsolete crop protection products.

CropLife Canada Elects 2004-2005 Board of Directors
(Sept 22, 2004)
MONTREAL, QUE - CropLife Canada elected its 2004-2005 Board of Directors today at its Annual General Meeting held during the trade association's 52nd annual conference in Montreal, Quebec.

Croplife Canada's Chairman's Award Recognizes Dr. Donna Houghton
(Sept 21, 2004)
MONTREAL, QUE - Toxicologist Dr. Donna Houghton of Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc., received the Chairman's Award from CropLife Canada today at the association's 52nd conference in Montreal. The award recognizes Dr. Houghton's tireless efforts to present a balanced story about crop protection to stakeholders and the public, as well as her involvement with various government regulatory agencies and departments.

Croplife Canada's Stewardship Award Recognizes Suzanne Beattie
(Sept 21, 2004)
MONTREAL, QUE - Suzanne Beattie, New Product Development and Government Affairs Director of Nu-Gro Corporation, received the Stewardship Award from CropLife Canada today at the association's 52nd conference in Montreal. The award recognizes her contributions through extensive committee work, leadership in liaising with industry organizations and her commitment to industry-government affairs.

Pest Control Product Sales In Canada Realize Growth
(Sept 21, 2004)
MONTREAL, QUE - Member sales of crop protection products in Canada totaled $1.31 billion in 2003, a three per cent increase from 2002, CropLife Canada announced today.

Conference Shows Agriculture's Vital Role in Canadian Cities!
(Sept 20, 2004)
MONTREAL - CropLife Canada is "Taking It To The City" for its 52nd annual conference being held in Montreal, September 19-22, to show how agriculture and plant science technologies are not only rural issues, but are also intrinsic to the daily lives of urban Canadians, too.

City Life, Crop Life set to converge in Montreal
(Sept 16, 2004)
MONTREAL - The vital role of agriculture and plant science technologies in day-to-day city life will be underlined by industry leaders at the 52nd CropLife Canada Conference in Montreal, September 19-21.

West Nile virus information, prevention strategies on website
(June 21, 2004)
TORONTO - June 21, 2004 West Nile virus - a mosquito-borne disease that infected more than 1,300 people in seven provinces last year - is expected to reach right across the country in 2004. CropLife Canada and the Urban Pest Management Council (UPMC) are helping Canadians prepare for the increased threat by providing a comprehensive public website specifically devoted to West Nile virus (WNV) at www.croplife.ca/WNV

CropLife Canada responds to recommendations by Quebec committee on genetically modified foods
(June 11, 2004)
TORONTO - The importance of plant biotechnology as it relates to consumers, the agri-food industry and Quebec's economy is recognized in a report released today by the Quebec Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. While CropLife Canada concurs with this assessment, it cautions the Committee's recommendation to implement mandatory labelling for Genetically Modified (GM) foods and food ingredients.

Supreme Court of Canada ruling supports Canadian agriculture
(May 21, 2004)
TORONTO - CropLife Canada welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada ruling today in favour of Monsanto, in the Schmeiser vs. Monsanto patent infringement case.

Letter to Dr. Barbara Yaffe - Toronto Public Health from Lorne Hepworth - CropLife Canada
(May 20, 2004)
TORONTO - Dear Dr. Yaffe: I am writing regarding comments that were attributed to you in the article entitled ýCity Hall Showdown in Weed Warsý that appeared in the National Post...

People and Pesticides: Debunking the Myths
(May 14, 2004)
TORONTO - Misleading statements recently made about pest control products are unnecessarily frightening people, industry experts said today.

MEDIA ADVISORY: The benefits and safe use of pest control products
(May 11, 2004)
TORONTO - In response to the recent issues and news conferences relating to pesticides and increasing media attention surrounding this topic, CropLife Canada advises media that it is available to discuss the benefits and safe use of pest control products.

Ontario College of Family Physicians Alarms Public Unnecessarily
(April 26, 2004)
TORONTO, ON - Pesticides can be safely used to control pests in agricultural, home and garden settings despite the recent announcement by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), according to CropLife Canada.

CropLife Canada Supports Voluntary Labelling of Foods
(April 15, 2004)
TORONTO, ON-- CropLife Canada joins fellow committee members in applauding consensus reached on the voluntary labelling of foods obtained, or not obtained, through genetic engineering. As a result, the Standards Council of Canada has announced the publication of the national labelling guide for retailers and food manufacturers.

Gardening should not be a crime
(March 31, 2004)
TORONTO, ON-- "Integrated Pest Management and safe, proper and responsible use of Health Canada registered pesticides is the answer, not bans," says Debra Conlon, Executive Director, Urban Pest Management Council (UPMC).

Gardening Remains a Crime as Court Upholds Toronto By-Law
(December 9, 2003)
TORONTO, ON- The ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upholding the city of Toronto's by-law to ban the use of pest control products on residential properties means gardeners will risk being considered criminals.

Over 60,000 KGs of Material Disposed of as Farmers Take Full Advantage of Operation CleanFarm
(December 5, 2003)
Winnipeg, MB - Farmers south of the Trans-Canada highway took full advantage of Operation CleanFarm, a new program in Manitoba, designed to collect and dispose of unwanted and obsolete crop protection products.

Operation CleanFarm huge success in Central Alberta
(November 20, 2003)
EDMONTON, AB - For Central Alberta farmers, taking care of obsolete pest control products is something they take very seriously. Through Alberta's Operation CleanFarm, they safely disposed of approximately 85,000 kg of unwanted crop protection products at 35 collection sites.

Oakville Voters Reject Banning Use of Pest Control Products
(November 11, 2003)
TORONTO - Backyard gardeners and other residents of Oakville, Ontario have voted a resounding "No" in a plebiscite asking whether they would support a ban on the use of pest control products on residential properties.

Environment Commissioner's Comments Irresponsible, Border on Fearmongering (October 10, 2003)
TORONTO ý Comments made recently by Canadaýs Commissioner of the Environment, Johanne Gelinas, in both her own report and in the media, paint such an inaccurate picture of pesticide safety and oversight that they border on fearmongering.

CropLife Canada Elects 2003/2004 Board of Directors
(September 17, 2003)
Winnipeg, MB - CropLife Canada elected its new Board of Directors today at its Annual General Meeting held during the trade association's annual conference in Winnipeg Manitoba.

CropLife Canada's Chairman's Award Recognizes Kent Jennings
(September 17, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - Dr. Kent Jennings, Manager, Toxicology and Biotechnology for BASF Canada, received the Chairman's Award from CropLife Canada today at the 51st conference in Winnipeg.

CropLife Canada's Stewardship Award Recognizes George Annette
(September 17, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - George Annette, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development for BASF Canada, received the Stewardship Award from CropLife Canada today at the 51st conference in Winnipeg.

Flat Crop Protection Sales Reflect Farming and Market Conditions
(September 17, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - Industry sales of crop protection products, in Canada, totaled $1.27 billion in 2002, essentially unchanged from 2001, CropLife Canada announced today.

CropLife Canada Conference Addresses Global Issues
(September 15, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - Innovation and technology in Canada's agriculture industry will have a significant impact nationally and internationally in both the short and long term, according to industry leaders addressing the 51st CropLife Canada Conference being held in Winnipeg, September 14 to 17.

CropLife Canada Recognized For Stewardship Initiatives
(September 15, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - Programs developed by CropLife Canada, under the stewardshipfirstý banner, in conjunction with industry partners are being recognized as world leading in environmental sustainability and stewardship.

Innovations in Plant Science Transform Canada's Agriculture Industry
(September 15, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - If Canada's agriculture industry is to benefit from a bio-based economy, farmers will need new technologies and innovations from plant sciences, predicts the president of CropLife Canada, an association that represents manufacturers, developers and distributors of plant science solutions.

Operation CleanFarm Launched in Manitoba with Industry Support
(September 15, 2003)
WINNIPEG, MB - Operation CleanFarm gives Manitoba farmers a safe, effective and cost-free way to properly dispose of unwanted and obsolete crop protection products, industry leaders announced today at CropLife Canada's 51st annual conference.

Industry, Government and Growers Share Environmentally Responsible Pest Management Practices
(July 03, 2003)
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - P.E.I. Potato Board teams with partners to get the message out about efforts to ensure healthy crops and environment. Click here for a photo in a new window: Bertram Webster, Chairman of the P.E.I. Potato Board - Rachel Chevrier, P.E.I. Department of Agriculture and Forestry - Peter MacLeod, Executive Director, Crop Protection Chemistry, CropLife Canada - Janice Hopkins, Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency - Ivan Noonan, General Manager of the P.E.I Potato Board speak at an Information Session, held July 3, 2003, in Charlottetown. (see news release for more information)

Urban Pest Management Council of Canada Announces Legal Action Against City of Toronto
(June 23, 2003)
TORONTO, ON - The Urban Pest Management Council of Canada (UPMC) today announced that an application has been filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice asking the court to strike down the City of Toronto's by-law restricting the use of pesticides by Toronto residents. UPMC is the urban division of CropLife Canada, which represents the manufacturers and distributors of pest control products.

CropLife Canada creates a Best Management Practices Guide for Controlling Herbicide Tolerant Volunteers
(May 20, 2003)
TORONTO, ON - The advent of herbicide tolerant crops has made controlling volunteer plants in a succeeding crop an important issue for growers. As part of a new stewardship initiative on managing herbicide tolerant volunteers, CropLife Canada has produced a Guide outlining effective management strategies, available to growers and agri-retailers this spring.

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