– Why Should You Be Concerned?
According to Government of Canada websites, we are told that:
• Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is of the utmost priority for the Government of Canada. The TPP protects Canada’s right to maintain and implement measures to ensure food safety for consumers as well as to protect animal or plant life or health. Food product imports will only be accepted if they meet Canada’s rigorous health and safety requirements, which have been fully protected.
• TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) Agreement will not impair the ability of Canada or its partners to regulate or legislate in areas such as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation.
• • Nothing in any of Canada’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) exempts foreign investors from having to comply with Canadian laws or regulations.
• • Promoting trade and investment has never jeopardized our main economic and social values, nor will it in the future.
However, experience shows that these statements by the Government are untrue. For instance, rBGH-induced milk, which is forbidden to be imported into Canada will be allowed back into this country under the proposed TPP.
Hence, we must tell our Government that TPP is not good for Canada and why it should be rejected. We must hold our government accountable for the safety and sovereignty of our food supply.
Reject TPP
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PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED
TPP, Food Sovereignty Cross Canada Tour 2016
Featuring Dr. Shiv Chopra
Peterborough
Wednesday, March 30th
7:00 pm, Peterborough Lions Community Centre,
347 Burnham St, Peterborough
Roy Brady- 705-745-2446 [email protected]
Thursday, March 31st
Peterborough, Trent University
Roy Brady- 705-745-2446 [email protected]
British Columbia
Thursday, April 7th - Courtenay, BC
7:00 pm, Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre
411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay
More Info: [email protected]
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1MjFfdV
Friday, April 8th - Nanaimo, BC
7:00 pm, Bowen Park Complex
500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
More Info: [email protected]
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1WDEPiV
Saturday, April 9th - Duncan, BC
3:00 pm, Mesachie Rm, Island Savings Centre
2687 James St. Duncan
More Info: Coming Soon!
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1pYjk1T
Sunday April 10th - Victoria, BC
7:00 pm, University of Victoria - Room TBA
More Info: Coming Soon!
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1UgESUn
Tuesday, April 12th - Delta, BC
7:00 pm, Ladner Pioneer Library
4683 51 St, Delta
More Info: Coming Soon!
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1pwaZlH
Wednesday, April 13th - Langley, BC
7:00 pm, Trinity Western University, Northwest Auditorium
7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC
More Info: [email protected]
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1pYeYYE
Thursday April 14th - Chilliwack, BC
7:00 pm, Yarrow Community School
4595 Wilson Rd, Chilliwack, BC
More Info: Coming Soon!
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1o2WEvU
Saturday April 16th - Vancouver, BC
(** Part of Day Long Teach-In) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
SFU Center for Dialogue, Room 320
520 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
More Info: [email protected]
Event Page: http://bit.ly/1U8LVhP
Guelph / Windsor / Essex
Wednesday, April 27th
7-10 pm, Town Hall
Guelph Italian Canadian Club
Lin Grist- [email protected]
3 Panelists 10 min / 3 quest ea 3 min / Q&A
Friday, May 13th, Windsor/Essex
Saturday, May 14th, Sat Windsor/Essex