e-446 (National day)
- Keywords
- Farmers markets
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
- Canada is a country made great by the strength of its farmers and agricultural producers;
- The Government of Canada has a responsibility to promote public health wherever possible and appropriate;
- The objectives of Health Canada include promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing risks to the overall environment;
- Farmers Markets promote public health through healthy eating and living;
- Farmers Markets promote local businesses and local sustainable lifestyles;
- Farmers Markets help cut down global gas emissions by limiting the demand for foreign produce;
- Local producers reduce the cost and environmental consequences of global shipping and emissions; and
- Farmers Markets cultivate a stronger community by connecting local consumers with local producers.
- Open for signature
- July 7, 2016, at 11:42 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 4, 2016, at 11:42 a.m. (EDT)