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Victories Against
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Overview From An Independent Perspective
Government Officials ARE THINKING TWICE BEFORE Banning Pesticides
Victories Against Anti-Pesticide Terrorists Demonstrate The Real Trends AGAINST Pesticide Bans.
When PROHIBITION is IMPOSED, Government Officials will have done so in DEFIANCE of the TRENDS AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS.
Government Officials have learned a lot from the experience of those jurisdictions that have SUFFERED THE HARDSHIP AND COSTS AND LIABILITY OF THIS #@!!% PESTICIDE BAN NONSENSE !
Government Officials ARE THINKING TWICE BEFORE Banning Pesticides.
Without pest control products, TURF AND ORNAMENTAL PESTS ARE NOT CONTROLLED because Green Alternative Pesticides and Practices are DISMAL FAILURES. http://wp.me/P1jq40-445
Without pest control products, COMMUNITIES LIVE IN PEST-INFESTED GARBAGE DUMPS. http://wp.me/P1jq40-44g http://wp.me/P1jq40-4z3
Without pest control products, CHILDREN ARE NOT KEPT SAFE FROM DANGEROUS PLAYING SURFACES. http://wp.me/P1jq40-2ha
Without pest control products, MUNICIPALITIES CANNOT AFFORD TO MAINTAIN THEIR GREENS SPACES IN BEAUTIFUL AND SAFE CONDITION. http://wp.me/P1jq40-43V
Without pest control products, Government Officials become OFFICIALLY LIABLE FOR CHILDREN BEING HURT ON DANGEROUS PEST-INFESTED PLAYING SURFACES, as well as adults. http://wp.me/P1jq40-2ha
Conversely, these officials WOULD NOT BE LIABLE for the use of pest control products because they CAUSE NO HARM and they ARE NO THREAT TO CHILDREN.
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The Trend Against Pesticide Bans
Continues In British Columbia
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Overview From An Independent Perspective
Real Trends AGAINST Pesticide Bans
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continues In British Columbia, and Across North America.
British Columbia GRANTED an EXCEPTION STATUS to businesses operating in the Professional Lawn Care and Golf Industries.
Only SPECIALLY-TRAINED EXPERTS working within these industries are PERMITTED to use pest control products in the Urban Landscape.
The Government of British Columbia made THE RIGHT CHOICE, and deserves CONGRATULATION.
The government’s decision was based upon the work of one of its Special Committees.
On May 17th, 2012, British Columbia’s Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides STOPPED THE TREND towards NEEDLESS, SENSELESS, and MALICIOUS PROHIBITION.
The Special Committee announced that it WOULD NOT RECOMMEND PROHIBITION against pest control products used in the Urban Landscape. http://wp.me/P1jq40-2c2
British Columbia’s decision CONFIRMS THAT THE PUBLIC REJECTS PROHIBITION.
This public attitude was also confirmed in a recent POLL conducted by Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association ( CCSPA ). http://wp.me/P1jq40-2bo
The POLL CONFIRMED that the VAST MAJORITY of residents in British Columbia are OPPOSED to the PROHIBITION.
The ONLY people who want PROHIBITION are a SMALL GROUP of activists with VESTED INTERESTS IN CONCOCTING IMAGINARY DANGER against pest control products.
Moreover, there are dozens of jurisdictions that are STOPPING or RESCINDING or LIMITING Anti-Pesticide PROHIBITION, or GRANTING Professional Lawn Care businesses with an EXCEPTION STATUS ― http://wp.me/P1jq40-1JO http://wp.me/p1jq40-6h1
Alberta ( Province ) – VICTORY !
Altona ( Manitoba ) – VICTORY !
Ashland ( Oregon ) – VICTORY !
Beaumont ( Alberta ) – VICTORY !
British Columbia ( Province ) – VICTORY !
Calgary ( Alberta ) – VICTORY !
Campbell River ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Chicago ( Illinois ) – VICTORY !
Durango ( Colorado ) – VICTORY !
Edmonton ( Alberta ) – VICTORY !
Everett ( Washington ) – VICTORY !
Guelph ( Ontario ) – VICTORY !
Guelph-Eramosa ( Ontario ) – VICTORY !
Kamloops ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Kelowna ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Merritt ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
New Brunswick ( Province ) – VICTORY !
Newfoundland ( Province ) – VICTORY !
Port Alberni ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Portage La Prairie ( Manitoba ) – VICTORY !
Quebec ( Province ) – VICTORY !
Regina ( Saskatchewan ) – VICTORY !
Rossland ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Saint John’s ( Newfoundland & Labrador ) – VICTORY !
Salmon Arm ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Scarborough ( Maine ) – VICTORY !
Steinbach ( Manitoba ) – VICTORY !
Stuartburn ( Manitoba ) – VICTORY !
Vernon ( British Columbia ) – VICTORY !
Winkler ( Manitoba ) – VICTORY !
AND NOW …
BRITISH COLUMBIA … VICTORY AGAIN !
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The Government Of British Columbia
Has PROPOSED That Only Someone
Who Is CERTIFIED Can Use Pesticides
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British Columbia’s Changes For The Use Of Pesticides
February 20th, 2013
CKNW AM 980 Radio
Province Of British Columbia
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
On February 20th, 2013, legislation was introduced that will expand rules for the use of pest control products to people who work on private landscaped areas.
According to Environment Minister Terry Lake ―
What we think of as cosmetic pesticides will only be used by someone who is CERTIFIED, who is LICENSED to be able to use them.
In fact, the rule change does not apply to the agriculture industry, forestry, golf courses and industrial land and municipalities and First Nations can opt out.
New Democratic Party ( NDP ), the POLITICAL SHIELD for Anti-Pesticide Activists, says Premier Christy Clark has somehow abandoned her promise to restrict pest control products used in the Urban Landscape.
FORCE OF NATURE — BRITISH COLUMBIA CONSPIRACY — 2012 06 01 — HERO — JACQUIE DOHERTY — NO SURPRISE NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OPPOSED TO PESTICIDES ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — BRITISH COLUMBIA CONSPIRACY — 2012 05 30 — NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY INTRODUCED PESTICIDE BAN BILL — ADRIAN DIX ( Report )
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There Are MOCK-CONCERNS
From Anti-Pesticide Lunatics
Over The ALLEGED Ill Effects
Stemming From The Use
Of Pest Control Products
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British Columbia Proposes Changes To Restrict Pesticides
February 21st, 2013
Beacon News BC
Province Of British Columbia
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
Pesticide use on private landscapes under scrutiny under MOUNTING AND UNFOUNDED CONCERNS from Anti-Pesticide Lunatics.
Pest control products in British Columbia may be LIMITED TO SPECIALLY-TRAINED INDIVIDUALS.
The use of pest control products could change in the province as British Columbia is proposing several amendments to its Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) Act.
There are MOCK-CONCERNS from Anti-Pesticide Lunatics over the ALLEGED ill effects stemming from the use of pest control products.
In May 2012, British Columbia’s Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides presented its report to the government.
The Special Committee DID NOT RECOMMEND BANNING PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS.
The Special Committee did suggest that the government introduce a law allowing ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ON PRIVATE LANDSCAPES.
The Special Committee also suggested leaving some exemptions so that untrained individuals ( i.e. home-owners ) remain free to use Green Alternative Pesticides that are, in fact, DISMAL FAILURES AND DO NOT WORK.
According to a recommendation from British Columbia’s Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides ―
Amend the IPM Regulation regarding how pesticides can be used by landscapers for lawn and landscape pest management, to require IPM ACCREDITATION for landscaping licensees.
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA – SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PESTICIDES ( Web-Page )
REFERENCE — BRITISH COLUMBIA — 2012 05 00 — SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PESTICIDES — OFFICIAL REPORT
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The Government Of British Columbia
Has PROPOSED AMENDMENTS To
EXPAND THE EXISTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR LICENSING TO INCLUDE
THOSE APPLYING PESTICIDES
TO PRIVATE LANDSCAPED AREAS
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Some Changes Coming For British Columbia
Official Government Media Release
February 20th, 2013
Ministry Of Environment
Province Of British Columbia
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
Taking into account over 8,000 comments from a public consultation as well as recommendations from the bi-partisan Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides, the PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the Integrated Pest Management Act will address public concern over the use of cosmetic pesticides on private landscaped areas.
The goal of this legislation is to ensure cosmetic pesticides are being used safely and responsibly.
Over 5,000 of the public responses called for at least a restriction on the scope of pesticides used on private landscaped areas.
Additionally, the legislature and the majority of members of the Special Committee called for tighter restrictions on the sale and use of pesticides.
Government has taken both the committee’s report and public input seriously, and this will be reflected in the regulations which will be developed to take a more formal approach.
The Special Committee recognized Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) as a responsible approach to the use of pesticides.
However, the PROPOSED AMENDMENTS go one step further to ensure pesticides are used responsibly by trained individuals by EXPANDING EXISTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING TO INCLUDE THOSE APPLYING PESTICIDES TO PRIVATE LANDSCAPED AREAS.
Input from the public submissions and guidance from the committee’s report will help inform the intent of the regulations.
Key considerations include ―
● Pesticides SHOULD BE USED BY LICENSED PEOPLE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING.
● Allowing the Minister of Environment the ability to identify specific exemptions from the licensing requirement, including PRESCRIBING LISTS OF PESTICIDES which can be used by uncertified individuals [ i.e. home-owners ]. These lists would be similar to exempted lists in other provinces, and will likely include pesticides with naturally-occurring active ingredients.
This approach aligns with the conclusion reached by the bi-partisan committee, in particular recommendation 14 ―
Amend the IPM Regulation regarding how pesticides can be used by landscapers for lawn and landscape pest management, to REQUIRE IPM ACCREDITATION FOR LANDSCAPING LICENSEES.
Those NOT AFFECTED by the amendments include the agriculture industry, forestry industry, golf courses, and land used for industrial purposes.
Municipalities and First Nations with law-making authority will also be able to opt out of the licensing requirements if they so choose.
Enabling by design, government will take the necessary time needed to develop the supporting regulations and will consult with industry to work out the fine details.
The proposed model is intended to achieve the objectives of reducing unnecessary use of pesticides in the most cost-effective manner.
The Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides was created to inquire into and make recommendations with respect to the elimination of unnecessary use of pesticides in British Columbia and to conduct consultations with the public and key stake-holders.
The committee released its report on May 17, 2012, concluding that regulations restricting the use of cosmetic pesticides should be tightened but not banned outright.
REFERENCE — BRITISH COLUMBIA — 2013 02 20 — PESTICIDE REGULATIONS TO REFLECT PUBLIC INPUT — MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT — OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA – SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PESTICIDES ( Web-Page )
REFERENCE — BRITISH COLUMBIA — 2012 05 00 — SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PESTICIDES — OFFICIAL REPORT
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The Government Of British Columbia Has
Proposed That Pesticides SHOULD BE USED
ONLY BY LICENSED PEOPLE
With Knowledge And Training
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Revising The Integrated Pest Management Act
CropLife Media Release
February 21st , 2013
Response From CropLife Canada
Re : Province Of British Columbia
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
CropLife Canada is the trade association representing manufacturers, developers and distributors of pest control products, including those designed specifically for urban use.
According to CropLife Canada …
The British Columbia government sent out a news release on February 20th, 2013, about PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the Integrated Pest Management Act.
The news release highlighted that « input from the public submissions and guidance from the committee's report will help inform the intent of the regulations ».
Key considerations include ―
● Pesticides SHOULD BE USED BY LICENSED PEOPLE with knowledge and training.
● Allowing the Minister of Environment the ability to identify specific exemptions from the licensing requirement, including PRESCRIBING LISTS OF PESTICIDES which can be used by uncertified individuals [ i.e. home-owners ]. These lists would be similar to exempted lists in other provinces and will likely include pesticides with naturally occurring active ingredients.
CropLife Canada sent the following response to a number of media outlets to let them know we are a resource to speak to this topic ―
CropLife Canada, the trade association representing the developers, manufacturers and distributors of pesticides, is available to comment on the Government of British Columbia’s decision to CONTRAVENE THE ADVICE of its own Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides through its proposed amendments to the Integrated Pest Management Act.
While the Government of British Columbia will continue to allow TRAINED INDIVIDUALS to use Health Canada-approved pesticides ― thus acknowledging the value of protecting important green spaces from the ravages of insects, weeds and disease ― we are disappointed that the government has OVERLOOKED THE STRICT REGULATORY SYSTEM HEALTH CANADA HAS IN PLACE FOR DOMESTIC-USE PRODUCTS.
Our industry has repeatedly offered to help develop and deliver educational initiatives to address concerns about over-use of pest control products, something which would have provided British Columbia residents with a solution to concerns about possible over-use without adding further financial burdens to home-owners.
THE WISDOM OF HEPWORTH, LORNE – THE NATION’S MOST EFFECTIVE AND CONSISTENT SPOKESMAN – CROPLIFE CANADA ( Web-Page )
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The Government Of British Columbia
Has Been ADOPTING ILL-CONCEIVED LAWS
Restricting Pesticide Use That DO NOT
ACCURATELY REFLECT THE CURRENT
STATE OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
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Pickles May Be Hazardous To Your Health
The Fraser Institute Report
August 10th, 2011
Nachum Gabler, Economist, &
Joel Wood, Senior Research Economist,
Centre For Risk And Regulation,
The Fraser Institute
Re : Province Of British Columbia
Troy Media – Calgary Beacon
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
The Fraser Institute is an independent non-profit research and educational organization ( THINK-TANK ) based in Canada that espouses free market principles.
The BUSY-BODY TENDENCIES of British Columbia politicians are leading to the further regulation of what had previously been the refuge of green thumbs across the province ― green lawns, colorful flower beds, and ripening vegetable gardens.
As of early July 2011, the British Columbia government has been reviewing the feasibility of further regulating your private garden by ADOPTING ILL-CONCEIVED LAWS restricting pesticide use that DO NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE CURRENT STATE OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE.
A HASTY BAN on the cosmetic use of artificial pesticides SHOULD NOT BE IMPLEMENTED UNTIL THE UNDERLYING SCIENCE IS CONCLUSIVE and a comprehensive analysis of the potential side effects resulting from the ban has been undertaken.
British Columbia A Follower, Not A Leader
By banning pesticides for cosmetic uses, BRITISH COLUMBIA WOULD BE FOLLOWING THE QUESTIONABLE PRECEDENT set by several other provinces.
For example, Ontario has restricted the sale and use of more than 250 pesticide products and 80 pesticide ingredients.
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO – LIVING IN ENVIRONMENTAL INFAMY ( Web-Page )
These provincial prohibitions on cosmetic use of artificial pesticides may apply to lawns, vegetable and ornamental gardens, driveways, cemeteries, public parks and school grounds.
Similarly, dozens of municipalities across Canada have introduced their own restrictions on cosmetic pesticide use.
The justification for a ban on the cosmetic use of artificial pesticides is based on the « precautionary principle » which concludes that any activity that might potentially constitute a « threat of harm » on humans or the eco-system should be curtailed or abated, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A « CAUSE-AND-EFFECT » RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN CONCRETELY ESTABLISHED.
PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS – PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE – INVALIDATED WEAPON OF COERCION ( Web-Page )
For example, the CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY argues that the current evidence of a connection between cancer and artificial pesticide exposure is sufficient to justify a ban, DESPITE READILY ADMITTING THAT NO « CAUSE-AND-EFFECT » RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN « ESTABLISHED SCIENTIFICALLY ».
ORGANIZATION – CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – NO DIRECT PROOF PESTICIDES CAUSE CANCER ( Web-Page )
Many of the artificial pesticides that would be banned ARE NOT PROVEN TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
THE MYTH OF CANCER – MYTH-BUSTING ( Web-Page )
For example, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION [ WHO ] only lists the common pesticide 2,4-D in the SAME CANCER RISK CATEGORY AS PICKLED VEGETABLES AND CELL PHONES.
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2006 04 25 — REVIEWS BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CONFIRM 2,4-D NOT A HEALTH RISK ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=113
And, just recently, the UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ US EPA ] conducted a review of the scientific literature and concluded that THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A LINK BETWEEN CANCER AND 2,4-D.
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2005 08 08 — 2,4-D COMPLETES EPA REVIEW PROCESS – OCCUPATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL RISKS « NOT OF CONCERN » ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=114
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2005 06 00 — RE-REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY DECISION FOR 2,4-D — EPA
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2005 09 25 — 2,4-D VERDICT — NO RISK WHEN USED APPROPRIATELY — EPA — GOLFDOM
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2007 08 08 — DECISION NOT TO INITIATE SPECIAL REVIEW FOR 2,4-D — EPA
If we take the « precautionary principle » to its natural conclusion, governments should also be banning HOUSEHOLD SOAP.
Scientists at Cornell University have developed the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT QUOTIENT ( EIQ ) as a measure of the relative impact of common pesticide ingredients on humans and the environment.
The EIQ is actually LOWER for many artificial pesticides than the EIQ for many other mundane household items and « natural » pesticide alternatives.
For example, THE EIQ FOR SOAP IS HIGHER THAN THE EIQ FOR 2,4-D.
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2011 08 11 — PESTICIDES WITH SAME RISKS AS PICKLES — THE FRASER INSTITUTE — GABLER & WOOD
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2011 08 10 — PICKLES MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH — THE FRASER INSTITUTE — GABLER & WOOD
While politicians may think they’re doing good, a ban on the use of artificial pesticides for cosmetic purposes IMPOSES COSTS on many British Columbians.
CARNAGE CREATED BY STUNNINGLY EXORBITANT COSTS OF MAINTENANCE FOR MUNICIPALITIES – WHO CAN AFFORD THIS #@!!% BAN NONSENSE ?!?! ( Web-Page )
The existence of a market for pesticides for cosmetic use suggests that Canadians derive value from having these landscape-enhancing products available for purchase.
Prohibiting the cosmetic use of artificial pesticides ignores the benefits Canadians enjoy in maintaining aesthetically pleasing green landscapes.
Furthermore, a BLANKET PROHIBITION on cosmetic pesticide use LACKS THE CAREFUL CONTRASTING OF COSTS AND BENEFITS that should be undertaken before any possible regulations are adopted.
A wiser approach to evaluating the merits of any regulation controlling cosmetic pesticide use would weigh the trade-offs implied by the proposed regulation.
FORCE OF NATURE — POSITIVE WAVES — 2012 03 13 — BENEFITS OF TURF — PEOPLE BLIND TO THE BENEFITS OF TURFGRASS ( Reports )
FORCE OF NATURE — POSITIVE WAVES — 2011 01 04 — TURFGRASS, THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF LANDSCAPE PLANTS ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — POSITIVE WAVES — 2010 09 19 — BENEFITS OF A WELL-MAINTAINED CONVENTIONAL LAWN & LANDSCAPE ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — POSITIVE WAVES — 2008 12 16 — BENEFITS OF GOLF INDUSTRY — WILDLIFE HAVENS ( Report )
Ban Could Lead To Higher Risk Solutions
Making matters worse, a BLANKET BAN might also encourage individuals to substitute the banned product with ALTERNATIVES THAT CAN BE POTENTIALLY MORE HAZARDOUS.
GREEN ALTERNATIVES … BOGUS & DISMAL FAILURES ( Web-Page )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – 2,4-D HERBICIDE – EVALUATIONS & ASSESSMENTS ( Web-Page )
Consider the recent case of a Victoria couple who accidently SET THEIR HOME ABLAZE while trying to eradicate their weed problem with a BLOW TORCH, since artificial pesticide use is banned in Victoria.
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – WEED-BURNING FLAME-THROWERS … JUST LIKE NAPALM ! ( Web-Page )
Though this case is anecdotal, it lends credibility to the assertion that using public policy to subvert market forces and regulate the availability of certain commodities that might potentially pose some kind of a risk is LIKELY TO GIVE BIRTH TO OTHER RISKS.
These other risks arise from the sometimes clever, sometimes careless, ways Canadians adapt to altered incentives resulting from regulation.
British Columbia’s politicians should AVOID ENACTING POORLY DESIGNED REGULATIONS to control pesticide use that may ultimately PROVE MORE DAMAGING than the pesticides themselves.
NACHUM GABLER is an Economist and a Research Assistant in the Centre for Canadian-American Relations at The Fraser Institute.
Nachum Gabler’s education includes ― M.A., Economics, Boston University, and B.A. ( Honours ), Economics & Business, York University.
He was a Research Intern at The Cato Institute, and an Analyst at Friedberg Mercantile Ltd.
JOEL WOOD is The Fraser Institute’s Senior Research Economist in the Centre for Environmental Studies and Centre for Risk and Regulation.
He has completed a Master’s degree in Economics and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Guelph under the supervision of Dr. Ross McKitrick.
Dr. Wood completed his under-graduate studies in Economics at the University of British Columbia.
His areas of research interest include environmental economics, energy economics, natural resource economics, applied econometrics, applied micro-economics, and public policy.
THE FRASER INSTITUTE is an independent non-profit research and educational organization ( THINK-TANK ) based in Canada that espouses free market principles.
In 2010, The Fraser Institute was ranked No. 1 among 97 THINK-TANKS in Canada, for the third year in a row, in the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go-To THINK-TANK Index, a global survey of close to 1,500 scholars, policy makers, and journalists.
The report also named The Fraser Institute as the only Canadian organization in the Top 25 leading THINK-TANKS in the world in 2010, out of a global group of 6,480 THINK-TANKS.
THE WISDOM OF THE FRASER INSTITUTE – DR. JOEL WOOD ( Web-Page )
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ALBERTA, Province of
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2011 08 09 ― Officials STOPPED prohibition and stated that the province would not create prohibition that conflicted with the federal government.
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ALTONA, Town of ( Manitoba )
Proposed Provincial Prohibition OPPOSED
2012 10 09 ― The mayor strongly and publicly OPPOSED the proposal for a provincial prohibition.
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ASHLAND, City of ( Oregon, USA )
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
2012 03 02 ― Parks department staff reported that organic Green Alternative Pesticides proved largely ineffective for controlling weeds, and parks commissioners unanimously RESCINDED the city’s prohibition, and re-authorized pest control products on baseball and softball infields.
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BEAUMONT, Town of ( Alberta )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2011 10 27 ― Officials VOTED-OFF and STOPPED a proposal for prohibition because they believed that this was a provincial initiative, if not federal.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA, Province of
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2012 05 17 ― The Special Committee On Cosmetic Pesticides announced that it would NOT RECOMMEND a provincial prohibition, and the proposal was STOPPED.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA, Province of
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED, Again
Professional Lawn Care Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2013 02 20 ― Officials announced that there will be NO provincial prohibition for licensed applicators who will now be granted with an EXCEPTION STATUS.
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The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
CALGARY, City of ( Alberta )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2009 11 16 ― City council STEERED CLEAR OF and STOPPED an outright prohibition, since it was proven in other jurisdictions that these prohibitions DO NOT WORK.
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CALGARY, City of ( Alberta )
Existing Prohibition DISCARDED
2011 03 28 ― Officials DISCARDED the city’s self-imposed prohibition on its municipal green spaces because of the invasion of noxious weeds.
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CAMPBELL RIVER, City of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Prohibition EXTINGUISHED
2012 07 05 ― City councillors REJECTED a staff recommendation for prohibition, and the proposal was EXTINGUISHED.
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CHICAGO, City of ( Illinois, USA ) ― Park District of Highland Park
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
2011 08 19 ― Commissioners CANCELLED the Integrated Pest Management Program and RESCINDED prohibition because Green Alternative Pesticides DID NOT WORK and parks became over-run with weeds that covered 60 per cent of the playing surfaces.
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DURANGO, City of ( Colorado, USA )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2021 08 22 ― City council voted unanimously to REJECT and STOP a proposed prohibition against pest control products and synthetic fertilizers on city parks and personal property.
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EDMONTON, City of ( Alberta )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2012 02 06 ― City councillors TURNED DOWN and STOPPED calls to prohibit pest control products, opting instead for a report in two years outlining any progress in reducing city use of these chemicals.
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EVERETT, City of ( Washington, USA )
Existing Pesticide-Free Project ENDED
Spraying Weeds RESUMED
2012 06 06 ― The Prohibition on the Lowell Park Pilot-Project was ENDED, and the spraying weeds was RESUMED because the city was forced to resort to the back-breaking and agonizing job of weed-pulling by hand, and could not find enough volunteers.
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GUELPH, City of ( Ontario )
Existing Prohibition REVERSED
2011 06 07 ― Officials REVERSED the city’s prohibition, and hired a contractor to apply at least three applications herbicides to eliminate so-called non-native weed species like dandelion because it was not otherwise possible to control weeds.
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GUELPH-ERAMOSA, Township of ( Ontario )
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
Road-Side Spraying RESUMED
2011 01 21 ― Council agreed to an impassioned plea from local farmers and weed experts to RESCIND prohibition and REINSTATED and RESUMED road-side herbicide applications in the township since weeds were spreading to adjacent farmland, triggering higher costs for farmers.
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KAMLOOPS, City of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Total Prohibition STOPPED
Professional Lawn Care Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2012 05 29 ― City council did not provide enough support for prohibition on all uses of pest control products, the proposal was STOPPED, and professional lawn care businesses were granted an EXCEPTION STATUS.
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KELOWNA, City of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Total Prohibition STOPPED
Professional Lawn Care Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2010 02 08 ― Officials granted an EXCEPTION STATUS to licensed applicators who should be allowed to use whatever pest control products they choose.
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MERRITT, Town of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2010 05 14 ― City council resisted efforts by green activists, and a proposed prohibition was STOPPED.
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NEW BRUNSWICK ( Province )
Imposed Prohibition LIMITED
Active Ingredients Permitted, Except 2,4-D
Professional Lawn Care Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2009 06 30 ― A LIMITED provincial prohibition was imposed against several over-the-counter pest control products containing the ingredient 2,4-D, but home-owners could still spot-treat weeds using pre-mixed over-the-counter products, and professional lawn care businesses were granted an EXCEPTION STATUS if their employees had the proper training in integrated pest management, and if they do not use pest control products over more than fifty per cent of a lawn in one season.
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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ( Province )
Existing Prohibition REVERSED
Road-Side Spraying RESUMED
Commercial Applicators Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2012 08 10 ― An EXCEPTION STATUS was granted to commercial applicators, despite a 2011 provincial prohibition, and RESUMED road-side spraying throughout the province to control vegetation to improve visibility and reduce moose-vehicle collisions.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
PORT ALBERNI, City of ( British Columbia )
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
2012 10 24 ― Officials NIXED and RESCINDED its existing prohibition because of the FAILURE of Organic Pesticide-Free Maintenance, and the STUNNINGLY EXORBITANT COST of maintaining green spaces with green alternative pesticides.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Rural Municipality of ( Manitoba )
Proposed Provincial Prohibition OPPOSED
2012 06 13 ― Officials publicly OPPOSED Manitoba’s proposed provincial prohibition because Organic Pesticide-Free Maintenance HAS NOT BEEN PROVEN AS EFFECTIVE as conventional pest control products, and city councillors were concerned that prohibition was going to COST MORE MONEY and could be the cause of MORE PROBLEMS.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
QUEBEC, Province of
Existing Prohibition INVALIDATED
Prohibition DEFEATED By Lawsuit
2011 05 26 ― The province’s 2006 prohibition was INVALIDATED and DEFEATED when a legal challenge was settled, and government officials were humiliated into admitting that 2,4-D DID NOT POSE an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment.
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Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
QUEBEC, Province of
Imposed Prohibition LIMITED
Permitted Active Ingredients
2003 04 03 ― LIMITED prohibition was put in force on April 3rd, 2003, and finally implemented on April 3rd, 2006, and although Quebec prohibited pest control products containing 2,4-D, it is a little-known fact that Quebec was NEVER TRULY PESTICIDE-FREE since it DID NOT PROHIBIT ALL PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS, and continued to permit several conventional products.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
REGINA, City of ( Saskatchewan )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED, Again
Prohibition Was Deemed INAPPROPRIATE
2012 06 28 ― The Environment Advisory Committee DECIDED AGAINST prohibition for the second time since June 4th, 2002, when it was found that prohibition was INAPPROPRIATE.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
REGINA, City of ( Saskatchewan )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED, Again
Prohibition Had No Support
2012 06 04 ― Officials DROPPED and STOPPED a proposal for a municipal Prohibition because it was NOT SUPPORTED by health and policy experts, and it was NOT SUPPORTED by local residents.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
REGINA, City of ( Saskatchewan )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
Prohibition Was Deemed INAPPROPRIATE
2002 06 04 ― Environmental Advisory Committee did NOT believe it was appropriate to recommend a prohibition, and the proposal was STOPPED.
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Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
ROSSLAND, City of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2010 12 15 ― A proposed prohibition DIED ANOTHER PROCEDURAL DEATH and was DELAYED and STOPPED.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
SAINT JOHN’S, City of ( Newfoundland )
Existing Prohibition LIMITED
Proposed Road-Side Weed Control Prohibition FIZZLED-OUT
2012 09 05 ― City councillors narrowly VOTED AGAINST prohibiting a chemical spray used to control brush along Newfoundland and Labrador’s highways.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
SALMON ARM, City of ( British Columbia )
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
Professional Lawn Care Granted EXCEPTION STATUS
2011 03 08 ― Elected officials RESCINDED prohibition in favour of certified applicators, and provided lawn care businesses with an EXCEPTION STATUS.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
SCARBOROUGH, Town of ( Maine, USA )
Existing Prohibition RESCINDED
2012 04 19 ― Officials RESCINDED prohibition by replacing its 7-month-old policy promoting the use of Organic Pesticide-Free Maintenance with a new policy that allowed pest control products on property owned by the town.
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Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
STEINBACH, City of ( Manitoba )
Proposed Provincial Prohibition OPPOSED
2012 06 19 ― City council joined other municipal councils to publicly urge the Government of Manitoba to DROP ITS PLANS for a provincial prohibition because people should have the right to choose for themselves how they best take care of their own lawns and the city should be able to choose how it takes care of its own green spaces.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
STUARTBURN, Rural Municipality of ( Manitoba )
Proposed Provincial Prohibition OPPOSED
2012 05 22 ― Officials publicly OPPOSED Manitoba’s proposed prohibition because it would ADVERSELY AFFECT this rural municipality and several others throughout the province.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
VERNON, City of ( British Columbia )
Proposed Prohibition STOPPED
2010 01 12 & 2010 01 26 ― Officials scrapped and STOPPED a proposed prohibition as this city REFUSED to endorse the idea of telling home-owners that they could not spray on their own private land to keep it immaculate.
Victory Against Terrorists
The Trend Against Pesticide Bans Continued In …
WINKLER, City of ( Manitoba )
Proposed Provincial Prohibition OPPOSED
2012 10 09 ― The Mayor made it quite clear he was publicly OPPOSED to the idea of a province-wide prohibition in Manitoba because he did NOT want to see his city’s beautification program go to waste, and did NOT want to spend the millions of dollars more on a ridiculous prohibition.
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DISCOVER WHAT ANTI-PESTICIDE AND ENVIRO-LUNATIC TERRORISTS ARE DOING AND SAYING ABOUT SUBVERSIVELY IMPOSING THEIR LIFE-STYLE CHOICES AGAINST OUR SOCIETY.
Force Of Nature ― The Whole Truth From An Independent Perspective.
Communities and businesses are being HARMED and DESTROYED and RAPED by PROHIBITIONS pest control products used in the Urban Landscape, and other ACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERRORISM.
We are living in the 9|11 Era of Anti Pesticide and Environmental Terrorism where at least ONE SUBVERSIVE ACT OF TERROR is Perpetrated EVERY SINGLE DAY by Enviro Lunatic Activists.
We are living in the DARK AGE OF ANTI PESTICIDE TERRORISM where sound science is trumped by FAKE SCIENTISTS, JUNK SCIENCE and UNVERIFIABLE SECRET EVIDENCE through FABRICATION, INNUENDO, and INTERNET RUMOUR ― scientific research PROVES that pest control products CAUSE NO HARM and can be USED SAFELY.
An informed public is better able to protect itself and its communities and businesses from so-called activists who are THE LEAST QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE ANY ADVICE about pest control products or the environment.
NORAHG is the National Organization Responding Against HUJE that seek to harm and destroy the Green space industry, and the well being of our communities.
NORAHG morally represents the VAST SILENT MAJORITY of people associated with turf and ornamental plant maintenance who are OPPOSED to Anti Pesticide PROHIBITION and the CLOSURE or ABANDONMENT of green spaces under the RIDICULOUS PRETEXT of somehow « saving » the environment.
NORAHG is a NATIONAL NON PROFIT NON PARTISAN organization that does not accept money from corporations or governments or trade associations, and represents NO VESTED INTERESTS WHATSOEVER.
NORAHG is dedicated to reporting the work of RESPECTED and HIGHLY RATED EXPERTS who promote ENVIRONMENTAL REALISM and PESTICIDE TRUTHS.
NORAHG pledges to deliver comprehensive reports that are worthy of peoples’ time and of peoples’ concern, reports that might ordinarily never have breached the parapet.
NORAHG was the brainchild of William H. Gathercole and his colleagues in 1991. Mr. Gathercole is now retired, although his name continues to appear as founder.
Force Of Nature was launched by NORAHG for CONTINUOUS transmission on the Internet on January 1st, 2009 ― however, the VERY FIRST Stand-Alone FORCE OF NATURE Report was issued on September 19th, 2008.
On January 1st, 2009, Force Of Nature Reports were launched for CONTINUOUS transmission on the Internet ― however, the VERY FIRST Stand-Alone Force Of Nature Report was issued on September 19th, 2008.
On March 15th, 2010, Uncle Adolph independently launched The Pesticide Truths, an easy-to-use Web-Site that collects relevant reports of information right-off-the-press.
Pesticide Truths and Force Of Nature, in some ways, are like Google for everything concerning the SURVERSIVE ACTIVITIES of Anti-Pesticide and Enviro-Lunatic Terrorists.
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For the original copy of this Force Of Nature Report, go to the following link …
FORCE OF NATURE — VICTORY AGAINST TERRORISTS — BRITISH COLUMBIA — 2013 02 21 — PESTICIDE USE CHANGES ( Reports )
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Here are previous Web-Pages, Reports, & Posters about VICTORIES AGAINST TERRORISTS, just in case you missed them …
VICTORIES AGAINST TERRORISTS ! – REAL TRENDS AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS ( Web-Page )
VICTORIES AGAINST TERRORISTS ! – SUMMARY OF THE VICTORIES AGAINST ANTI-PESTICIDE TERRORISTS – THE TREND AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS CONTINUES AGAIN AND AGAIN – 2013 02 25 ( Report )
VICTORIES AGAINST TERRORISTS ! – POSTERS – THERE IS A REAL TREND AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS – OUR CHILDREN ARE SAFE WHEN PESTICIDE BANS ARE STOPPED – 2012 10 11 ( Report )
VICTORY AGAINST TERRORISTS – KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA – DONOVAN CAVERS – GREEN PARTY OF CANADA – GREEN PARTY PROFITEERS HAVE NO SUPPORT ( Web-Page )
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NORAHG has archived more information on The Pesticide Truths Web-Site …
THE PESTICIDE TRUTHS WEB-SITE
PESTICIDE BANS ARE A FARCE ( Report )
REAL TRENDS AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS ( Web-Page )
CARNAGE CREATED BY CATASTROPHIC ANTI-PESTICIDE PROHIBITION – MAIN WEB-PAGE
THE COST OF PESTICIDE BANS ( Report )
GOLF DESTRUCTION – GOLF IS NEXT ( Web-Page )
MYTHS ABOUT BANNING PESTICIDES – LEADING SCIENTIFIC HEALTH AND POLICY EXPERTS ( White Paper )
COMPLAINT CHANNELS – COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ANTI-PESTICIDE LUNATICS ( Web-Page )
THE COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REPORTS & REFERENCES ( Web-Page )
PESTICIDE TRUTHS REPORTS ( Web-Page )
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