Thank you.
If you want to take notes, I am going to ask three questions, one after the other. These are three elements I haven't found anywhere in the Pest Control Products Act.
My first question is about the simultaneous use of two pest control products that might come from different manufacturers. It has been shown that the products are harmless or present few risks when used on their own. However, I would like to know who is responsible for ensuring the safety of two products used at the same time.
How does that work? Do you think provisions should be added to the act to address the combined use of two products?
I see that the act's mandate talks about promoting sustainable pest management, but it does not explicitly state that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency has a mandate to provide independent advice on the best products to use. Practically speaking, how does a person go about choosing the best pest control product? Perhaps Ms. Dyer and Mr. Loessin could answer that question.
When we are told that a product is the most appropriate, and it is recommended to us, or when we are told which products are available, how can we ensure that this advice is independent?
In addition, I don't see any mention in the act about what should be done when there is potential resistance to certain products. Would it be appropriate to state at what point there would be an obligation to report potential resistance and who would be responsible for doing so?
Should the agency be required to establish an action plan as soon as there is potential resistance, in order to try to nip it in the bud?
I would appreciate your comments on this.