Lloyd Manchester – Mar 11, 2026 – Kelowna, British Columbia

Lloyd Manchester, an environmental advocate with over forty years of experience, testifies on pesticide use, regulatory oversight, and environmental and agricultural impacts. Drawing from his activism in Kelowna and broader British Columbia, he outlines concerns about pesticide formulations, cumulative exposure risks, and gaps in regulatory testing. He discusses historical legal challenges to pesticide spraying, the persistence of glyphosate use, and the role of agencies such as Health Canada and the CFIA in monitoring food safety. His testimony raises concerns about aerial spraying programs, agricultural land use decisions, and the broader implications for farmers, ecosystems, and public health.

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