There have been many studies that have shown the inefficacy of certain uses of neonicotinoids in Canada. A lot of this research is coming out of Quebec, and I have a lot of those studies here that I would be happy to share with the committee.
Further to its agricultural crop health strategy, Quebec developed very effective tools to prevent the unnecessary use of neonicotinoids in Canada, including crop rotation, intercropping, and sound fertilizer and irrigation management.
In conclusion, I encourage the committee to consider, perhaps as part of a future study, the important issue of alternatives to the agricultural use of synthetic pesticides in Canada.
Thank you.