FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CANADA ET AL. v. AGC ET AL.
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CANADA
Law Firm / Organization
Ecojustice Canada
DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION
Law Firm / Organization
Ecojustice Canada
SAFE FOOD MATTERS INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Ecojustice Canada
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE CANADA INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Ecojustice Canada
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
MINISTER OF HEALTH
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada
LOVELAND PRODUCTS CANADA INC.
Law Firm / Organization
Department of Justice Canada

Overview:

  • Case involves judicial review of PMRA's decision to renew glyphosate-containing pesticide Mad Dog Plus.
  • Applicants (Friends of the Earth Canada et al.) challenged the lack of disclosed rationale behind PMRA's decision.

Legal Proceedings:

  • Applicants sought judicial review, requesting additional documents for a comprehensive review of the decision.
  • PMRA provided a Certified Tribunal Record (CTR) but omitted decision-making rationale.

Court's Decision:

  • Court found PMRA's CTR inadequate for meaningful judicial review.
  • Ordered PMRA to provide detailed documents explaining the decision within 30 days or confirm their absence.
Federal Court
T-169-23
Health law
Applicant
20 January 2023