Source Feed: CBC News - Ottawa
Publication Date: June 19, 2026 - 04:00
Stay informed
Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides
June 19, 2026
The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.
Unpublished Newswire
The program, earlier called the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, was first launched by the federal government in 2021, but lapsed in 2024.
June 29, 2026 - 10:00 | Uday Rana | Global News - Canada
East-central Saskatchewan, near the Manitoba border, saw heavy rains and thunderstorms, and other parts of the province, like Regina, saw similar downpours.
June 29, 2026 - 09:32 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The 2026 Pride parade drew a crowd of 10,000 people. Parade goers and participants say they have seen inclusivity grow in recent years, but there is more work to be done.
June 29, 2026 - 08:54 | Ashley Beherns | Global News - Canada
Comments
Be the first to comment