The Regulation of Pesticides in Canada

All levels of government in Canada have a role in the regulation of pesticides. The table below briefly outlines the principal responsibilities of each level.



Table 1: Distribution of Principal Responsibilities

From the PMRA Factsheet on The Regulation of Pesticides in Canada

Federal (Pest Management Regulatory Agency) Provincial/Territorial Municipal
  • Pest Control Products Act (PCP Act) and Regulations
  • Pesticide registration and reevaluation
  • Human health and safety
  • Environmental impact
  • Value (including efficacy) assessment
  • Alternative strategies
  • Compliance and enforcement
  • Transportation, sale, use, storage and disposal
  • Training, certification and licensing of applicators and vendors
  • Spills and accidents
  • Permits and use restrictions
  • Compliance and enforcement
  • Bylaws for municipal
    (and, in some cases,
    private and residential)
    lands