Research Institutions and Publications

  • Institute of Agricultural, Rural, and Environmental Health

    The Institute conducts and stimulates research, education, and health promotion programs aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of agricultural, rural, and remote populations. It is based at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The institute has several publications regarding rural pesticide exposure and health.

  • Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA)

    PANNA works to replace pesticide use with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. As one of five PAN Regional Centers worldwide, it links local and international consumer, labor, health, environment, and agriculture groups into an international citizens' action network. This network challenges the global proliferation of pesticides, defends basic rights to health and environmental quality, and works to insure the transition to a just and viable society.

  • Physicians for Social Responsibility - Environment & Health Program

    This site provides information and takes an activist role on issues including toxics and health.

  • Responsible Pest Management

    This site provides communities and municipalities with access to information, tools and networks that maximize opportunities for pesticide reduction. The site is sponsored by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Environment Canada.