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e-446 (National day)
- Keywords
- Farmers markets
E-petition
Initiated by Joshua Lindner from Victoria, British Columbia
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
- 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.
We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to declare and create a National Farmers Market Day where communities across the country can gather to celebrate the dedicated farmers of this country, to enjoy the exceptional produce of this great land, and to participate in their local community through supporting their local farmer's market.
- Open for signature
- July 7, 2016, at 11:42 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- November 4, 2016, at 11:42 a.m. (EDT)
