Coalition calls for Canada to ban glyphosate use
Added on 17 May 2023
A coalition of experts and advocates are calling on the federal government to ban the use of glyphosate in Canada.
Their efforts, led by prominent Canadian filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal, have received support from more than 18,000 people across the country.
Glyphosate (also known under the brand name RoundUp) is Canada’s most widely sold pesticide.
Known for its ability to kill crops, glyphosate is used to harvest, as well as get rid of unwanted trees and vegetation.
The exposure to glyphosate means Canadians of all ages consume harmful residues in food and water. Traces of glyphosate are most often found in corn and wheat-based products. Glyphosate is in many staple products like flour, lentils and oats, as well as cereal, crackers and pizza.
Humans are also exposed to glyphosate while outdoors for recreation, work, hunting and harvesting.
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