Reducing risks to water quality
An estimated 20 million kilograms of pesticides are applied to crops on the Canadian Prairies every year. Their positive effects on crop yield are well-documented, but much less is known about how they migrate from their intended target, and what impacts they have on water quality.

Managing Cumulative Effects in the North
Canada’s North is blessed with an abundance of valuable natural resources —from diamonds to forests to oil and gas.

Commercial Chemicals Under Evaluation
There are more than 23 000 chemicals in commercial use in Canada—from paint ingredients to pesticides...