92.10 Ban Production and Export of Tetraethyl Lead
Whereas, Tetraethyl lead was removed from gasoline for sale in Canada in December of 1990; and,
Whereas, In Canada, tetraethyl lead use is restricted, but its manufacture is not banned; and,
Whereas, Even at very low levels tetraethyl lead can slow the normal development and functioning of children’s mental and nervous system; and,
Whereas, Tetraethyl lead is still manufactured in Canada and exported to third world countries where it can damage their children; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to ban the production of tetraethyl lead under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act so that its export would be prevented.