Food

Canada is under pressure from both the United States and business interests within Canada to "harmonize" its regulations with those of the U.S. While having common policies with our largest trading partner may sound practical, the reality is a dumbing-down of our regulations and weaker protection for the safety of the Canadian food supply. Meanwhile, U.S.-based transnationals and the U.S. government are pushing an agenda of factory farming and genetically engineered food production.

The Council of Canadians worked for many years to oppose genetic engineering and stop the growth of factory farming in Canada. Two new organizations have recently been created to work on these important issues: the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition and the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN).

On these sites, you will find information about what you can do to fight genetically engineered crops in your community. You will also find information on how to stand up for food security and food sovereignty, in the face of the push for deep integration of Canada’s standards and regulations with the U.S.

For more information on GE foods, contact the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network at (613) 241-2267, ext. 25 or coordinator@cban.ca.

For more information on factory farming, click here to visit the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition’s website.

Also read the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition's handbook for protecting your community: Citizens' Guide to Confronting a Factory Farm.

 

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