e-2711 (Animals)
- Keywords
- Pest Control Products Act
- Pesticides
- Research and researchers
- Richardson ground squirrels
- Strychnine
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Minister of Health
- Uncontrolled Richardson’s ground squirrels’ populations can potentially expose Canadians to the risk of harm or injury in rural areas;
- Uncontrolled Richardson’s ground squirrels’ populations can pose serious threats to the Canadian agricultural industry and can result in serious injuries to livestock;
- Strychnine, when used properly, is the most effective and efficient measure to control populations of Richardson’s ground squirrels;
- There are currently no viable alternatives to strychnine to control populations of Richardson’s ground squirrels;
- Health Canada’s decision to ban the use of strychnine will have unintended negative consequences for the Canadian economy and, particularly, the economies of the prairie provinces; and
- The Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta have stated their opposition to Health Canada’s decision, citing the limited environmental effects of the product when used properly.
- Open for signature
- July 8, 2020, at 5:39 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 5, 2020, at 5:39 p.m. (EDT)