This is a major win for Canadian farmers.
Earlier this year, the Liberal government denied the request to approve the emergency use of strychnine but Conservatives didn’t back down.
We continued to push, recognizing how critical this tool is for producers across the Prairies, where Richardson ground squirrels have been causing widespread damage to crops and pastureland.
Without access to this vital tool, farmers and ranchers across Western Canada were facing serious risks to their livelihoods, putting food security and the economic viability of our agriculture sector at stake.
After months of pressure, it’s encouraging to finally see this decision move forward at a time when it matters more than ever.
Thank you to our Conservative team, Agriculture Service Boards and Alberta’s Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for providing the science and data proving this was an essential and safe tool for prairie farmers and ranchers.