Category: Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Proposed Tory Legislation Threatens Jail for Animal Rights Protesters Trespassing on Farms

The federal Conservatives are proposing legislation that threatens jail for animal rights protesters who trespass on farmers’ private property and endanger their animals’ health. Bill C-275, or “An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms),” passed second reading in the House of Commons on June 21 after MPs voted almost unanimously…


Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Wasn’t Consulted on Fertilizer Reduction Targets, MPs Hear

Canada’s chief science advisor was never consulted by the federal government on its voluntary 30 percent fertilizer emissions reduction target to determine if the policy will impact food production in the country, a parliamentary committee heard. Mona Nemer appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research on Feb. 2, where she was asked…