Croplife v. Toronto: Ontario Superior Court breathes life into Toronto's pesticide by-law Save article Remove saved article

Canadians have become more and more concerned about the presence of synthetic chemicals in their day-to-day environment. Many go to great lengths to minimize potential exposure to such chemicals, buying organic foods and drinking filtered or bottled water. Pesticides are of particular concern. These chemicals are deliberately introduced into the environment in order to poison target organisms.

Municipal residents have expressed concerns about the potential for “non-target” effects of these materials, and have brought municipal