Canadian Environment Week – Things To Know About The Use Of Pesticides

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Use of pesticidesJune 2-8 is Canadian Environment Week and cities across the country are gearing up for activities to mark the occasion. Some of us may be taking the green route and biking to work, while others will be revisiting their local parks. As tradition goes, many of us will be rolling up our sleeves to commence spring cleaning. With a wide assortment of cleansers and detergents on the market today it may be worth taking a moment to consider the chemical components of cleaning supplies and what impact they have on our environment. 

If you have concerns about everyday chemical usage or pesticides you may want to take a look at the work done by West Coast Environmental Law. West Coast Environmental Law is an organization dedicated to advocating for environment-related issues through law. It offers legal advice, educational programs and advocacy for BC citizens seeking information on protecting our environment.  

West Coast Environment features a number of useful information resources dealing with pesticides, including Pesticides and Your Health, Pesticides in Your Home and A Citizen’s Guide to Pesticide Use and the Law in BC, all of which you can find on Clicklaw.

Victims of Crime Resources – Parole Board of Canada

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Parole Board of CanadaIf you or someone you know has been a victim of crime, according to Corrections and Conditional Release Act, you are entitled to obtain certain information about the offender, such as offender’s name, the offence, date of sentence, penitentiary where sentence was served, etc. 

 

The Victims of Crime Fact Sheets & Forms explains what rights victims have to information from the Parole Board of Canada, including who can request information and how to place a request. 

You can also watch a video developed by Parole Board of Canada, titled Victim Services, for a visual depiction of the process involved in submitting a written information request about the offender .