Industry says Bill C-293 contains ill-defined terms and heavy-handed language that unfairly targets animal agriculture
Glacier FarmMedia – A federal bill that purports to protect Canada from the next pandemic is drawing fire from the agriculture sector. In a recent editorial titled “Is Bill C-293 Canada’s ‘Vegan Act?’” Sylvain Charlebois, director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, said the bill “represents an unprecedented governmental intrusion into personal dietary choices and […] Read moreTag Archives animal agriculture
Doing right thing best way to counter anti-meat threat
The existence of groups actively trying to eliminate meat consumption is no secret. They may hide behind issues such as water preservation, climate change, public health or animal welfare, but make no mistake — the end goal for these groups is a world in which we are all vegans. It’s tempting to dismiss these organizations […] Read more
Report cites animal ag’s importance
A new study explores the close connection between animal agriculture in Canada and the day-to-day life of its residents
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — A new report for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute seeks to educate policymakers about the impact that animal agriculture has at the economic, social and environmental levels. The report, called Forces Impacting Animal Agriculture In Canada: A Synthesis, delves into the issues surrounding beef, dairy and poultry production in the country […] Read more
Nutrition often the forgotten element in food security debate
It’s rare that an international report advocates for animal agriculture. Raising animals for food is often blamed as a cause of climate change and environmental degradation, and is viewed as cruel and unnecessary by some groups. The consumption of animal products is also accused of causing various human health concerns, including heart disease, diabetes and […] Read more
