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27 Mar 2026

Stop the Cuts to Canadian Agricultural Research!

Posted By: Karen Cartier Comments Off on Stop the Cuts to Canadian Agricultural Research!

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is closing seven research stations and cutting key programs in organic and regenerative agriculture to meet federal budget reduction targets. These cuts threaten to devastate long-term studies on sustainable soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience, reversing progress toward reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers. We are joining the National

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05 Jun 2025

Calling on Ontarians to Oppose Proposed Blue Box Changes That Support Bill 5 Dresden Landfill

Posted By: Karen Cartier Comments Off on Calling on Ontarians to Oppose Proposed Blue Box Changes That Support Bill 5 Dresden Landfill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, June 5, 2025 – Yesterday, while Bill 5 was being voted on in the Ontario Legislature, the Ford government posted amendments to the Blue Box Regulation,  https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0009 that undermine waste diversion efforts and accelerate landfill expansion, including the controversial Dresden landfill. These changes prioritize cost-cutting and data collection over stronger recycling goals,

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