Dow cites NAFTA to overturn Ontario pesticide ban

Next month, Onatario is set to become the second province in the country (after Quebec) to ban the sale and use of most off-the-shelf cosmetic pesticides, such as those used on lawns, gardens, school yards and parks. It means 250 products containing one or more chemicals on a list of prohibited materials will be pulled out of stores by Earth Day on 22 April. Environmental and health advocates hail the provincial bans as big steps in protecting public safety and children but there are fears that the Dow Chemical Company will press ahead with claims that the legislation violates NAFTA and call for a notice for arbitration. Full story: CTV.ca