Federal Liberals would put more Canadian grits on your table
Posted Apr 26, 2010 2:05 pm.
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The federal Liberals want you buying more Canadian beef, veggies and cheese.
Leader Michael Ignatieff says if he becomes the prime minister, he’d introduce a national food policy.
The plan was released Monday and includes $80-million to promote local produce. It would also include $50-million to improve food inspections and ensure imported foods meet Canadian standards.
The plan may never become a reality but it already has the support of farmers in Alberta.
The head of the Wildrose Agricultural Producers thinks the ideas would improve food safety and be a big help to struggling farmers.
Rod Scarlett tells 660News, the only down-side is that some of the measures may mean your grocery bill would rise.
“It may, and I don’t know if there’s anything wrong with driving up those standards when we’re dealing with people’s lives and their safety,” he says.
Scarlett has been pushing for a policy like this for years and says business for farmers and ranchers could get a boost.
Political scientists say the Liberals will likely get more votes in Western Canada if they run with this in the next election.
