86.8 Chemicals and Ecosystem
Whereas, The use of chemicals is rapidly increasing each year;
Whereas, Their use brings an increasing and cumulative risk to the ecosystem;
Whereas, There is confusion and inherent risk in the division of authority for use/non use of chemicals between various federal ministries; and,
Whereas, The Ministry of Environment is directly responsible for the close monitoring of our ecosystem, especially as it is affected by chemicals; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to place all regulatory powers concerning chemicals which individually and cumulatively affect the ecosystem under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment.