Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but inevitable. A recent Angus Reid poll found three in four Canadians want to see the country’s military strengthened in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the 51st state. In early March, former prime minister Justin Trudeau committed publicly to increasing military spending. …

Canada Must Strengthen Food Security for National Defence [Op-Ed]

As tensions with the U.S. rise, Canada must prioritize food security as part of national defence to reduce reliance on imports and ensure crisis preparedness. The post Canada Must Strengthen Food Security for National Defence [Op-Ed] appeared first on Retail Insider.

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