Agent Orange is a herbicide and defoliant chemical, primarily used during the Vietnam War by the United States military. It was named after the orange stripe on the barrels in which it was stored. Agent Orange contained the toxic compound dioxin, specifically TCDD (2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin), which is known to be extremely harmful to human health and the environment.

Over one billion grams of Agent Orange, Agent Purple and Agent White were sprayed on CFB Gagetown and surrounding communities from 1956 to 1984 consisting of 3.3 million litres and kilograms of Dioxin, Picloram, 2,4-D + 2,4,5-T, and Hexachlorobenzene

Despite its effectiveness in clearing dense vegetation, Agent Orange had devastating consequences. Exposure to dioxin has been linked to a range of health issues, including various cancers, birth defects, neurological disorders, and skin conditions. Its persistent effects continue to impact both Vietnamese civilians and American veterans who were exposed to it during the war.

The extensive use of Agent Orange in Vietnam led to widespread environmental contamination, affecting soil, water sources, and vegetation. This contamination persists today and continues to pose health risks to local populations and ecosystems.

Agent Orange is a mix of herbicides (plant-killing chemicals) and defoliant (a chemical used to remove leaves from plants and trees). It was used by the US military during the Vietnam War to destroy plants in large quantities. Agent Orange was one of the “Rainbow Herbicides,” alongside Agent Purple and Agent White. These herbicides were used and tested at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, New Brunswick. A herbicide related to Agent Orange was used to clear public land in Northern Ontario between the 1950s and 1970s. It is unclear how many Canadians were exposed to the potentially deadly chemical. Nor do we know how many may have died as a result.

This picture shows the Agent Orange Association of Canada Inc's. display table as you entered the convention room. Donations were made and very much appreciated because we are a non-profit association and this helps us to continue the fight for a Full Judicial Public Inquiry, medical testing for all and compensation to all affected by the chemical spraying of Code Names Agent Orange, Purple 3 times as deadly and Agent White.

This picture shows that the convention room was full. Roughly 130 people plus lots of media. We truly appreciate everyone who was able to come to the meeting and share their stories and ideas!

2,4-D Is Killing Me

One of the Agent Orange Association of Canada's mandates is to provide information and education to the general public about the use of pesticides and herbicides. It is part of our mission statement which we have all sworn to uphold.

The Agent Orange Association of Canada Inc. is committed to obtaining full disclosure and accountability from our Governments, both past and present. The spraying of over three million litres and kilograms of the carcinogenic herbicides, Agent Orange, Agent Purple and Agent White on CFB Gagetown and surrounding civilian communities from 1956 to 1984 has been covered up for decades. 

The phrase "Delay, Deny - Until You Die." has become the Governments' philosophy 

Over one billion grams of 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, Picloram, Dioxin and Hexachlorobenzene were sprayed over less than 181,000 acres during this time, poisoning hundreds of thousands of military troops and civilians by direct exposure or substantial spray drift. 

Our Government has told us that 315,000 Canadian troops were trained in the chemically soaked training area during the period of 1956 to 1984.