Collection of surface water samples in Nova Scotia

Health Canada (HC) evaluates the risks to human health and the environment associated with the

use of pesticides and regulates pesticide products in Canada. In the interest of increasing the

availability of real-world data for use in pesticide risk assessments, HC is implementing a Canadian

Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides (CWMPP). As part of this program, water samples are

analysed to determine the concentrations of pesticides present in Canadian waters. Federal

laboratories will analyse approximately 200 chemicals (i.e., pesticide active ingredients and

transformation products) in water from various regions across Canada. The information is being

collected to use in pesticides regulatory decisions, as appropriate.

HC requires the services of a contractor to carry out water sampling in high-risk areas in two distinct

regions of Nova Scotia (the Annapolis River Valley, and the Lunenburg/LaHave region). The

information is being collected to use in pesticides regulatory decisions, as appropriate. In support of

HC’s goal of increasing transparency, the generated pesticides data will be shared publicly through

the Government of Canada Open Data portal.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

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