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‘Penta’ pole phase-out not expected to significantly impact broadband projects


But Cogeco said it could still impact project cost and delivery in Ontario By Ahmad Hathout The replacement of utility poles preserved with pesticides using a toxic chemical called pentachlorophenol is unlikely to significantly impact broadband project rollouts, according to Innovation Canada and some telecoms, but concerns still linger. Health Canada issued a notice in October 2022 cancelling the registration of products using the chemical, after reviews by the European Union, Switzerland, New Zealand and Japan found it posed health hazards. Health Canada’s special review found the chemical causes adverse effects on the environment and humans. The notice ordered products...