moved for leave to introduce Bill C-388, an act to prohibit the use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes.
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to introduce this bill in this House. This is the second bill I introduce.
This bill seeks to impose a moratorium on the use of chemical pesticides for esthetic purposes on home lawns and gardens and on recreational facilities such as parks and golf courses, until scientific evidence that they are not harmful is submitted to parliament and approved by a parliamentary committee.
There is currently no scientific evidence that the use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes is not harmful to health, particularly the health of children and people at risk. This is why I am introducing this bill. I hope to get the support of both sides of the House.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)