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December 11, 2008

Liberals launch consultations on food safety



OTTAWA - The Liberal opposition announced today the beginning of a
nation-wide consultative process to establish a comprehensive national
food policy designed to protect the health of Canadians, Liberal Health
Critic Carolyn Bennett and Liberal Agriculture Critic Wayne Easter said
today.



"As we search for solutions to shore up our economic health, we must
remember that health and social safety nets are essential ingredients to
boosting the economy," said Dr. Bennett. "Stephen Harper may have locked
the doors on Parliament but the Liberal Party is continuing to work for
Canadians."



"Canadians are expecting us to work together to deliver a stimulus
package that boosts the economy, creates jobs, and improves our social
safety net. A comprehensive food policy for Canada is one way that we
can improve our economic and social health," added Mr. Easter.



In addition to Dr. Bennett and Mr. Easter, Associate Health Critic
Kirsty Duncan and fellow MPs Brian Murphy, Lise Zarac, Anita Neville and
Mike Savage will be instrumental in the consultative process.



Liberal MPs and past candidates will be traveling the country in January
speaking to Canadians and seeking input on various aspects of a
comprehensive food policy, including:



     * the global forces of food security;

     * ecological threats to food security;

     * food production/distribution;

     * food safety and public health; and

     * food security and poverty.



"If we fail to include health and social issues in a stimulus package,
we are destined to come up short in our attempt to help Canadians," said
Dr. Duncan.

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