��Realistic Objectives

�������We aim to bring forward several pesticide-related issues at various government levels:

• That cosmeic use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers for lawn care, tree and garden maintenance purposes be banned throughout Canada,namely from parks, playgrounds, schools, public and residential areas
• That pesticide use be banned immediately in and around daycares, schools and community centers
• That the use of pesticides against minor infestations in commercial, multi-residential and public locations be severely restricted and that appropriate postings become mandtory

��Year 2000 - 2001

• Quarterly infoCAP newsletters
• Develop promotional tools to ensure the dissemination of information on alternatives
• Hold an event that will contribute to raise awareness on a large scale
• Share information on the dangers of pesticide use with the general public and the media
• Offer proper training to city workers and lawn care companies
• Hold conferences and/or events within municipalities and citizen groups
• Develop a youth-oriented program
• Support any viable action towards reducing and/or banning pesticides

��Medium Term

• That pesticides no longer be sold over the counter; that they rather be purchased at designated locations and retail outlets
• That a research fund be established for the further development of safe alternatives to pesticides
• That the cosmetic use of pesticides be banned

�� Long Term

• That the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers be carefully reconsidered in all its current applications

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