Are we really supporting our agricultural industry in the face of changing geopolitics and climate?

Improving the resilience of the agricultural industry in Canada is a must. We are already losing farmlands due to urbanization and other developments, and farmers because of the stress of uncertainty and low economic value that they get from their labour.

Considering the geopolitical situation across the world and the need for healthy and secure food systems in Canada, we need to reflect on our current agricultural system, writes Dr. Liette Vasseur.Image by jf-gabnor, pixabay.com

Opinion

BY LIETTE VASSEUR

March 15, 2025

Canadians are used to talk about the weather. We may not all believe in a changing climate, but we know that we are now experiencing greater unpredictability in weather patterns with more frequent extreme weather events such as drought, heat waves, heavy rainfalls, and hail....

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