Regulation - LGIC
Regulatory Amendments to Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act to Reduce the Use of Neonicotinoid Insecticides
Regulation Number(s):
63/09
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Pesticides Act
Summary of Decision:
The Government of Ontario aims to protect pollinators by addressing the four main stressors that pollinators face: pesticide exposure; loss of habitat and nutrition; climate change and weather; disease, pests and genetics.
As the first step of a comprehensive Pollinator Health Action Plan, a decision was made to proceed with the amendments to Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid. The amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid-insecticide treated corn and soybean seeds
by 80 percent by 2017. The amendments establish;
- a new class of pesticides consisting of corn and soybean seeds treated with the
neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam
- rules for the sale and use of treated seeds
- timing and implementation of the regulatory requirements.
New rules on the sale and use of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam will be in place by July 1, 2015, in time for the 2016 agricultural planting season. However, some of the rules will be phased-in over time.
As the first step of a comprehensive Pollinator Health Action Plan, a decision was made to proceed with the amendments to Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid. The amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid-insecticide treated corn and soybean seeds
by 80 percent by 2017. The amendments establish;
- a new class of pesticides consisting of corn and soybean seeds treated with the
neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam
- rules for the sale and use of treated seeds
- timing and implementation of the regulatory requirements.
New rules on the sale and use of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam will be in place by July 1, 2015, in time for the 2016 agricultural planting season. However, some of the rules will be phased-in over time.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
15-MOE005
Posting Date:
March 23, 2015
Summary of Proposal:
The Government of Ontario aims to protect pollinators by addressing the four main stressors that pollinators face: pesticide exposure; loss of habitat and nutrition; climate change and weather; disease, pests and genetics.
A comprehensive Pollinator Health Action plan would improve the state of pollinator health in Ontario and strengthen their populations. The plan we are proposing to develop will promote a sustainable food supply, healthy ecosystems and a strong economy.
As a first step, the Province is proposing a change in the pesticides regulation to address the impact that pesticide exposure is having on pollinator health.
The draft regulatory amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid insecticide treated corn and soybean seed by 80 per cent by 2017. The amendments to Ontario Regulation 63/09 would establish:
• a new class of pesticides consisting of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam
• rules for the sale and use of treated seeds
• timing and implementation of the regulatory requirements.
If approved, new rules on the sale and use of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam will be in place by July 1, 2015, in time for the 2016 agricultural planting season.
A comprehensive Pollinator Health Action plan would improve the state of pollinator health in Ontario and strengthen their populations. The plan we are proposing to develop will promote a sustainable food supply, healthy ecosystems and a strong economy.
As a first step, the Province is proposing a change in the pesticides regulation to address the impact that pesticide exposure is having on pollinator health.
The draft regulatory amendments are intended to reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid insecticide treated corn and soybean seed by 80 per cent by 2017. The amendments to Ontario Regulation 63/09 would establish:
• a new class of pesticides consisting of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam
• rules for the sale and use of treated seeds
• timing and implementation of the regulatory requirements.
If approved, new rules on the sale and use of corn and soybean seeds treated with the neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, clothianidin or thiamethoxam will be in place by July 1, 2015, in time for the 2016 agricultural planting season.
Contact Address:
Amy Leung
Senior Policy & Program Advisor
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change and Environmental
Policy Division
Strategic Policy Branch
77 Wellesley Street West
Floor 11
Ferguson Block
Toronto Ontario
M7A 2T5
Phone: (416) 314-6952
Senior Policy & Program Advisor
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change and Environmental
Policy Division
Strategic Policy Branch
77 Wellesley Street West
Floor 11
Ferguson Block
Toronto Ontario
M7A 2T5
Phone: (416) 314-6952
Effective Date:
July 1, 2015
Decision:
Approved