Union sues Health Canada over alleged failure to protect agriculture workers

Health Canada sued for allegedly failing to protect agriculture workers from harmful pesticides

A union representing agricultural workers is suing Health Canada, alleging the agency has failed to protect workers from harmful pesticide exposure.

Union sues Health Canada over alleged failure to protect agriculture workers

A new lawsuit filed against Health Canada alleges the agency has unlawfully failed to protect agricultural workers from the harms of pesticides.

Large workers union sues Health Canada over pesticide safety failures

LEAMINGTON, Ontario, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traditional territories of several First Nations including the Caldwell, the Attiwonderonk, the Anishinabewaki, the Mississauga, and the Myaamia -- United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW Canada) have launched a new legal…

Fighting to protect migrant agricultural workers from toxic pesticides

On behalf of UFCW Canada, we’re challenging Health Canada’s failure to protect migrant agricultural workers by not enforcing safety data sheet requirements.