The goals of the HCPI are to provide information about the health risks from pesticide exposure, provide information on alternatives to chemical pesticides and to gain public health protection through a municipal by-law/policy in the City of Hamilton.

Use this link to learn more about the HCPI.

Provincial Legislation to Restrict Pesticides
Ontario has promised to enact legislation to restrict lawn and garden
pesticides that would protect 12 million Canadians from toxic lawn
chemicals. If the legislation passes, it will be an important step forward for public health. However, the chemical industry is fighting it every step of the way.

Hamilton's Pesticide Bylaw is in Full Effect!
Use this link to see an update from November 2008 regarding the Hamilton Pesticide Bylaw.

A Pesticide Bylaw in Hamilton
A Pesticide Bylaw to limit the cosmetic use of pesticides in Hamilton was passed by Council on September 26, 2007.
Hamilton's Pesticide Bylaw can be downloaded below.
Public Hearings summary can also be downloaded below.

Use this link to find out what you can do!

Lawn and Garden Pesticides: Reducing Harm Video
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has produced a video on lawn and garden pesticides. This unique 10-minute video sets out the scientific evidence linking commen household pesticides to a variety of serious illnesses, including cancer, reproductive problems and neurological diseases.

Letters from Hamilton Medical Professionals/Institutions
The HCPI is looking for letters from Hamilton Medical Professionals in support of restricting/banning/phasing-out non-essential pesticide use. There are also some examples of letters on this page.

Organic Lawn Care Companies

Yard Improvement Helpline
Have a question you would like answered? Call the Yard Improvement Helpline to find the answers - 905-540-8787 ext.18. This service is provided through the Naturally Hamilton program (a partnership between Green Venture and the City of Hamilton Public Health).

Call 905-540-8787 to get your own Pesticide Free Lawn sign.

*Any off-site links listed within the HCPI website are provided as a service only. The HCPI does not endorse any specific products or companies.

Attachment
City of Hamilton Pesticide Bylaw pdf of the City of Hamilton's Pesticide Bylaw
BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES 07-008 September 24, 2007 Read which councillors voted for and against a Hamilton Pesticide Bylaw
Public Comment on Gypsy Moth Plan - March 28, 2008 Deadline Hamilton citizens may also request delegate status to present at the March 31, 2008 meeting of the Public Works Committee. Interested citizens must register to speak at the Committee meeting either by completing a Request for Delegation form available on the City of Hamilton Web site and submitting it to the City Clerk’s Office, Attention Carolyn Biggs, or by e-mail to cbiggs@hamilton.ca The completed Request for Delegation form can be forwarded to the City Clerk’s Office by fax at (905)546-2095. All requests must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008.