Is it possible to overstate the importance of these tiny social creatures?
We don’t think so.
Bees are essential in nature’s workshop, pollinating flowering plants and trees. Without bees countless species would go extinct and we would lose up to 40% of what ends up on our food plates. We need bees!
Given their importance, why is Health Canada ignoring scientific proof that certain pesticides—Clothianidin in particular—are decimating bee populations in Ontario, Quebec and elsewhere?
The EU is busy banning bee-killing pesticides. It’s time to save the bees in this country too and Sierra Club Canada Foundation is leading the way.
Program News and Updates
Government of Ontario / October 01, 2015:
Ontario Government regulations to reduce neonicotinoid use
Government of Ontario / September 22, 2015:
Ontario Government discusses importance of protecting pollinators
Media Release / May 22, 2015:
Leaked report says a ban on bee-killing pesticides will have little impact on industry
Salon.com / April 2, 2015:
US gov't declares moratorium on bee-killing
Special Event Notice / March 3, 2015:
Protect The Pollinators Tour
Action Alert / February 4, 2015:
Pest Control Products Act 'act'
Action Alert / December 12, 2015:
Urge Ontario to stand strong on bee-killing pesticides
Important Notice / December 7, 2015:
#SaveTheBees Tour update
Media Release / November 25, 2014:
Ontario acts to protect bees while feds twiddle thumbs
Media Release / November 5, 2014:
Health Canada has 100,000 new reasons to rethink approval of controversial pesticides
Sierra Club Canada Foundation / October 31, 2014:
Response to Health Canada’s Proposed Registration Decision for the systemic pesticide flupyradifurone
Media Release / October 30, 2014:
Canada about to license another bee-killing pesticide
Media Release / October 20, 2014:
Ont. must ban pesticides in light of new EPA study
Action Alert / October 10, 2014:
Bee-ware: Bayer is back with a new neonic
CBC News / October 4, 2014:
The birds & the bees...& the pesticides?
Is this a new Silent Spring?
More News & Campaign Updates...
MEDIA RELEASE / September 3, 2014: Today we fight back!
MEDIA RELEASE / August 8, 2014: PMRA continues to register bee-killing pesticides
MEDIA RELEASE / June 24, 2014: Pesticides greater threat than previously admitted
MEDIA RELEASE / June 19, 2014: Conflict of Interest Investigation Required
CBC NEWS / May 20, 2014: Bee researchers raise warning flags
ACTION ALERT / April 27, 2014: The Bees Want You -- Enlist Today!
MEDIA RELEASE / March 26, 2014: 10 years is too long to wait for action on bee deaths
MEDIA RELEASE / January 28, 2014: Senate must heed evidence on bee killing pesticidesMEDIA RELEASE / February 5, 2014: Urge Senate to speak out against bee-killing pesticides
TORONTO STAR / December 20, 2013: Neonic pesticides blamed for bee deaths could affect humans: EU
SIERRA BLOG / December 15, 2013: Good news! You created a lot of buzz...
ACTION ALERT / December 8, 2013: Pesticide regulators want to know your thoughts about saving bees
MEDIA RELEASE / November 28, 2013: New study should convince gov't to ban bee killing pesticide
MEDIA RELEASE / November 15, 2013: Is CropLife buying influence?
MEDIA ADVISORY / October 8, 2013: Premier urged to keep promise to protect bees
METRO NEWS / September 29, 2013: Bee deaths linked to insecticides, Health Canada data shows
ACTION ALERT / September 27, 2013: Urgent update on our #SaveTheBees campaign
MEDIA RELEASE / September 16, 2013: PMRA admits pesticides behind bee deaths, but refuses to act
BACKGROUNDER / July 29, 2013: 20 scientific studies concluding neonicotinoid pesticides kill bees
MEDIA RELEASE / July 29, 2013: No more stalling - save the bees!
SIERRA BLOG: Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees!
LETTER / July 23, 2013: Letter to Federal Health Minister Re: Registration Decision RD2013-14
MEDIAL RELEASE / July 17, 2013: Canadians support a ban on bee-killing pesticides
POLL / July 16, 2013: Public Attitudes re: Bee Health and Neonicotinoid Pesticide Ban
MEDIA RELEASE / July 9, 2013: Bold step for the bees
MEDIA RELEASE / May 2, 2013: Canada should ban bee-killing pesticides now
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