For Council Decision.
Clerks Note: Council at its meeting held May 8, 2012 passed the following resolution:
205/12 - That the following resolution of the Region of Peel BE SUPPORTED:
"That the Region of Peel request that Health Canada regulate the fluorosilicates hexaflurosilicic acid (H2SiF6) and sodium silicofluoride (Na2SiF6), used as a treatment for dental cavities in drinking water, as drugs under the Food and Drugs Act;
And further, that all chemicals, especially fluorosilicates, added to drinking water for the purpose of treating dental decay undergo new drug applications and be assigned drug numbers by Health Canada;
And further, that at least one properly conducted, double blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial be used to provide effectiveness as the basis for a new drug classification;
And further, that the Region of Peel make the above recommendations to Health Canada to reassure the citizens of Peel that the use of fluorosilicates added to drinking water for the purpose of treating dental decay is safe and what the health effects are;
And further, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Federal and Provincial Minister of Health, and Peel are MPs and MPPs;
And further, that Peel MPs and MPPs be requested to follow up on this issue with the Ministers of Health and report back to Regional Council with response.”