Thanks Kate, I looked briefly at the proposed legislation and did not see where this can effect US legislation, except that anything (natural products) imported into Canada must be able to state exactly what it is on the label. This is, I understand, an effort to protect consumers from adulterated product. Am I missing something? There is No North American Union that would impress thse laws on Americans in their own country. No doubt there are already lots of regulations under the AFDA. This goes back to Steve Hixton and the request for people to send money to an organization which I could find no record of on the internet and no mention of the seed cleaners who's jobs are at risk from Monsanto. Does anyone want to shed some light on this. This post was on Sunday. It puzzled me. Cheers.... Karen
This is a link to a government site that answers many questions re: the planned legislation. http://www.healthycanadians.ca/pr-rp/billC-51_e.html As a Scandinavian, I tend to be more trustful of government, at least having had the experience of living in a society where consumers and workers are protected from corporations exploiting them to the fullest. Not that I would trust the US govt to do the same, but I do tend to have a more favorable opinion of the Canadian govt. Y'all know what's funny: I did not know that my country was a "socialist" country, as we proudly called ourselves capitalists. In the old country, I was a small business owner, and I made profit, got along with my workers. And worked 7 days a week at it. Kate - The more you do, the more you CAN do! - Lucille Ball -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Peace jeff -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kate Kiefling Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Community_garden] Canadian New Legislation Bill C-51: Answers toYour Questions This is a link to a government site that answers many questions re: the planned legislation. http://www.healthycanadians.ca/pr-rp/billC-51_e.html As a Scandinavian, I tend to be more trustful of government, at least having had the experience of living in a society where consumers and workers are protected from corporations exploiting them to the fullest. Not that I would trust the US govt to do the same, but I do tend to have a more favorable opinion of the Canadian govt. Y'all know what's funny: I did not know that my country was a "socialist" country, as we proudly called ourselves capitalists. In the old country, I was a small business owner, and I made profit, got along with my workers. And worked 7 days a week at it. 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