Law would protect farmers by ensuring export markets are considered before GMO approval
OTTAWA – A private members bill to protect farmers by calling for an analysis of potential harm to export markets prior to approving new genetically engineered seeds has passed second reading in the House of Commons. Bill C-474, proposed by New Democrat [...]
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Historic NDP GMO Bill Passes Crucial Vote
Thursday, April 15th, 2010Background on Bill C-474
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Alex Atamanenko’s Bill C-474 that calls for an export market analysis prior to approving new genetically engineered seeds, is headed for its second hour of debate in the House of Commons today, April 01 at 5:30 PM.
The following Backgrounder is provided in order to help set the record straight on certain information that has [...]
Radio Show Deconstructing Dinner on Bill C-474
Thursday, March 25th, 2010BILL C-474 (PROTECTING FARMERS FROM ECONOMIC HARM OF GE CROPS)
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Deconstructing Dinner has long been at the forefront of covering anything and everything to do with the presence of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
The latest on the issue from Canada’s capital is Bill C-474 - a bill introduced by Member [...]
Genetically Engineered Seeds Harming Farmers’ Exports
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010OTTAWA – Canada’s flax industry is scrambling to repair damage to our export markets because of contamination by unapproved genetically engineered (GE) flax. This problem will reoccur as more genetically engineered crops are approved without rules that consider existing regulations in export markets and the potential negative impacts on trade, says New Democrat [...]
Atamanenko Condemns Deregulation of Grain Industry
Friday, March 12th, 2010Ottawa, ON – Six Assistant Grain Commissioners of the Canada Grain Commission were cut on March 8, 2010 by the President of the Treasury Board. According to Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior and NDP Agriculture Critic, this is part of the overall Conservative strategy to deregulate the grain industry.
“It is no secret [...]
Budget Fails to Address Priorities of Farmers
Friday, March 5th, 2010Ottawa, ON – Alex Atamanenko, MP (BC Southern Interior) NDP Agriculture Critic, says it’s time for the government to get their priorities right. “Instead of substantially addressing the farm income crisis affecting so many other sectors the government has chosen to undermine the grain industry, one of the few sectors that is doing just fine,” [...]
Organic Apples Nourishing Local Organizations
Monday, January 25th, 2010Canadian Health Food Association Donates 400 Organic Apples In Partnership with M.P. Alex Atamanenko to Local Food Cupboard
Nelson, British Columbia– January 25th, 2010 – Today, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) donated 400 organic apples to Member of Parliament for British Columbia Southern Interior, Mr. Alex Atamanenko. Mr. Atamanenko then presented these apples to the [...]
“Food for Thought” Tour — Two Visions of Agriculture
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009I have been on a cross-Canada “Food for Thought” tour since June of 2008. The purpose of this mission is to listen to what people have to say on the issue of food security and food sovereignty. As a result of this tour, my party will be presenting a report to our federal government, which [...]
New Democrats Back Beef Farmers Call for Aid
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009OTTAWA – With bills piling up, lousy insurance programs and unfair trade barriers, beef farmers said they came here today needing government assistance which will benefit both Canada’s rural and city population.
“We are back in Ottawa because we are back in crisis,” said Northern Ontario cattle farmer Jack Tindal. “I know the phrase perfect storm [...]
“Food for Thought” Tour — Support for Local Initiatives
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009I have been on a cross-Canada “Food For Thought” tour since the summer of 2008 and have managed to hear what people are saying in over 25 communities. One of the major recurring themes heard right across the country is the need for government support for local food initiatives.
Many communities have developed programs and [...]