Liberals unveil multibillion-dollar national food strategy meant to lower prices

[Barquentine]

This is a very good thing.

I would also add incentives to keep farmland in production, not be sold off for developments and golf courses.

(I'm sure the right wing Neanderthals will find reasons to criticize, just because it's Carney.)

[Army Guy]

no link....

[Goddess]

On 6/12/2026 at 6:15 AM, Barquentine said:

This is a very good thing.

I would also add incentives to keep farmland in production, not be sold off for developments and golf courses.

(I'm sure the right wing Neanderthals will find reasons to criticize, just because it's Carney.)

Yet, they've been closing down agricultural research centers all across Canada, all during 2026.

Many of these were researching organic and regenerative farming, which is too bad because regenerative farming is where it's at right now.

Conservatives Call On Liberals To Respect Our Scientists - Conservative Party of Canada

“After spending more than $19 billion last year on consultants, the Liberal government is now claiming it has no choice but to shut down agricultural research facilities and fire scientists and researchers. These closures target long-standing agricultural research centres that have provided producers with essential crop, soil and livestock research that directly supports on-farm success. This is yet another clear demonstration of the Liberal government’s inability to set responsible priorities. 

“These cuts come as the Liberal Agriculture Minister announced $300 million in climate funding last year. At the same time, the Liberal government allocated $8 million for ‘gender-just, low-carbon rice in Vietnam’ and $22 million for ‘Beans for Women for Empowerment’ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is clear the Liberals prioritize political agendas over the scientists doing real work in the field.

“Agricultural research sites play a vital role in advancing innovation, improving productivity, protecting plant and animal health and helping farmers adapt when necessary. Shutting them down weakens Canada’s agricultural competitiveness and reduces the support available to producers at a time of rising costs and increasing risk. 

“These closures reflect a broader and troubling pattern: Liberals choosing lobbyists over lab coats, consultants over scientists and ideological agendas over the realities of agriculture. 

“This decision directly undermines Canada’s food security. Domestic agricultural research is essential to keeping Canadian food affordable and secure, especially in times of global uncertainty.

 

 

[Goddess]

Also, I don't think Carney has a grip on reality.

During the announcement of the Food Security Plan, he said a family of 4 spends $800/month on food.

That's $6.45 per day, per person.

While he can't take a flight without charging $100K for food.

[Moonlight Graham]

The devil's in the details i guess.  I don't know what to think about this.

The Liberals tend to like to throw mountains of money at problems so they can say they're doing something and hoping the problem goes away.  At some point the money is going to run out...

[Barquentine]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-30-changes-pesticide-use-pest-control-products-act-9.7240832

"The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize their use — even pesticides Health Canada has deemed are unsafe."

I don't like this - those pesticides were banned for good reasons.We can't afford to lose what's left of our pollinators. 
I hope to hell their use is very limited and strictly governed.