West Lincoln conducting public engagement about Canada Fleabane

Should Council designate Canada Fleabane as a Local Noxious Weed in West Lincoln? That’s what the Township is asking the public to weigh in on through a new online survey.

Background

In 2024, the Township received correspondence from local farmers concerned about Canada Fleabane negatively affecting crops. Canada Fleabane is not currently listed as a noxious weed under the Weed Control Act, and noxious weeds can only be added or removed to/from the Weed Control Act by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

However, the Weed Control Act gives local Councils the ability to designate additional plants as Local Noxious Weeds, to provide the control of potentially damaging weeds in local areas, before they become widespread, by using the Weed Control Act’s mechanisms of enforcement.

This would give Township-appointed Weed Inspectors the ability to enforce the removal of Fleabane from private property and agricultural lands under the Weed Control Act. Failure to comply with removal of local noxious weeds may result in monetary penalties.

Get Involved

Council directed staff to conduct public consultation regarding the regulation of Canada Fleabane, after which, results will be provided at a future Committee meeting prior to considering a local weed by-law.

The online survey is now available and will remain open until January 29. Find full details and complete the survey at Canada Fleabane Public Engagement.

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