Alberta’s agriculture minister and provincial livestock organizations say Bill C-293 would give public health officials the authority to shut down facilities such as livestock operations and meat processing plants in the event of a pandemic.  |  File photo

Livestock producers worry about pandemic bill

Gov’t officials, farm groups say private member’s bill focusing on pandemic preparation is a significant risk to agriculture

Glacier FarmMedia – Alberta government officials and farmers are displeased with a private member’s bill currently moving through the Senate that they say could decimate agriculture in the province if it passes. Bill C-293, an act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, contains provisions regarding anti-microbial resistance and could regulate commercial activities that can contribute to […] Read more