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MECP – Pesticides

Conform with

Prescribed Instruments

Existing

Implemented

No pesticide permits that are Prescribed Instruments have been issued in this SPA. Pesticide Permits are issued on a seasonal basis and expire at the end of each season. All pesticide permit applications undergo a detailed site and pesticide specific evaluation by the ministry's Regional Pesticides Specialist. Conditions are placed on all issued pesticide permits, as required to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, Ontario has a strong and robust legislative and regulatory framework for the sale, use, storage and disposal of pesticides.

MECP – Pesticides

Conform with

Prescribed Instruments

Future

Implemented

No pesticide permits that are Prescribed Instruments have been issued in this SPA. Pesticide Permits are issued on a seasonal basis and expire at the end of each season. All pesticide permit applications undergo a detailed site and pesticide specific evaluation by the ministry's Regional Pesticides Specialist. Conditions are placed on all issued pesticide permits, as required to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, Ontario has a strong and robust legislative and regulatory framework for the sale, use, storage and disposal of pesticides.

Policy Text:

Where the application of pesticide to land could be a significant threat, the Ministry of the Environment shall ensure that permits issued under the Pesticide Act contain conditions that ensure that pesticide application ceases to be a significant drinking water threat. The MOE should consider including conditions regarding emergency response measures and spill contingency planning.

Monitoring policy M1 applies.

Monitoring Text:

M1: By February 1 of each year, the Ministry of the Environment shall prepare a summary of the actions it has taken to achieve the outcome of these policies and make that report available to the Source Protection Authority.