Today, NDP agriculture critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) introduced legislation to create a National Soil Health Strategy. With the increasing impacts of climate change and global food insecurity, a national strategy will help to maintain, enhance, and rebuild the capacity to produce food and fuel for years to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cHealthy soils are the foundation of sustainable food production, enhanced biodiversity and cleaner air and water for present and future generations. Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast depend on our ability to produce good food to keep themselves, their families and the environment healthy,\u201d said MacGregor. \u201cOur soil plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural productivity and in meeting global challenges, including food security and climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n
MacGregor\u2019s bill provides farmers and other land users with research, education, training, and knowledge transfer in best practices and will also establish an office of a National Soil Health Advocate. In addition, the bill requires the Agriculture Minister to consult with representatives of provincial governments, Indigenous governments, and stakeholders in the agriculture and agri-food industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cFarmers are on the front line of the fight against climate change \u2013 few feel the impacts of our ever-changing weather systems more than they do,\u201d said MacGregor. \u201cThis bill is about ensuring they have the tools they need to keep doing their jobs to the best of their ability. When we support our farmers and food producers, Canadians see the benefits in healthy food and a safer, greener environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stakeholders from across the country are supporting this proposal.<\/p>\n
“Healthy soil is the foundation of farming and food,\u201d said Karen Ross, Director of Farmers for Climate Solutions. \u201cClimate change makes it imperative that we turn our attention to strategies that increase the resilience of our farms and reduce emissions in our sector. Practices that enhance soil health and measuring impacts to understand how we can keep improving are fundamental to the future of farming in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCanada’s soil is a precious and fragile resource that provides many benefits to all Canadians,\u201d said Kier Miller, Chair of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada. \u201cHealthy soil cleans our air and water, creating habitat that supports biodiversity, and helps mitigate climate change. Congratulations to MP MacGregor for his leadership on this.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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