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Quebec adopted a food sovereignty policy this May. This is good news for all Quebecers. Here are some of the highlights that got us really excited here at Equiterre:
- government agencies encouraged to buy local (to this end, a local food procurement strategy is slated to come out by year's end)
- a mention of the need to reduce pesticide use
- the intention to increase the protection of farmland in or around our cities
- recognition of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet reduction targets
Lots to be happy about!
Equiterre, which has helped such institutions as daycares, schools and hospitals access more local food for ten years, has also offered its full cooperation to the government as it applies this policy.
Some recommendations?
- We'd like to see more about the need to support and develop the organic food sector.
- We'd also like to see some clearly defined local food procurement targets.
Stay tuned for future developments.
