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World Animal Protection troubled by news Canada is on track to miss 2030 targets

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - World Animal Protection is deeply concerned with the announcement from the Environment Commissioner that Canada is set to miss its 2030 emissions targets.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - World Animal Protection is deeply concerned with the announcement from the Environment Commissioner that Canada is set to miss its 2030 emissions targets.
  • The organization has been highlighting the significant impacts of animal agriculture towards emissions for years now and has been urging the federal government to take bold action to address climate change.
  • Last year, World Animal Protection issued a report with Navius research that showed if Canadians reduced meat consumption, it would get Canada back on track for meeting both its 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
  • World Animal Protection has spokespeople available to comment on the Environment Commissioner's findings and what Canada can do to get back on track.

No better time for Canadian government to stop supporting dairy than Mother’s Day, says Animal Protection Party

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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In 2019, the federal government updated the Canada Food Guide based on the best modern science and without industry lobbying.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, the federal government updated the Canada Food Guide based on the best modern science and without industry lobbying.
  • Jordan Reichert, deputy leader of the Animal Protection Party, applauds the Food Guide Changes, but says the government’s spending priorities don’t match up.
  • “The government of Canada needs to be consistent in its spending and what it is telling Canadians is healthy for them.
  • The Animal Protection Party is raising awareness of the dairy industry around Mother’s Day.

TEA: Richest in Flavan-3-ols Says First Ever Dietary Recommendations for Bioactives

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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This study points to an evolving body of research which suggests that "dietary bioactives play a key role in human health maintenance as well as disease prevention and mitigation".

Key Points: 
  • This study points to an evolving body of research which suggests that "dietary bioactives play a key role in human health maintenance as well as disease prevention and mitigation".
  • The recommended 400-600mg/day of flavan-3-ols from the study can be found in a variety of foods, the highest source being tea.
  • We know that living a healthy life should include being active and consuming both nutrients and bioactives.
  • The Tea and Herbal Association encourages tea drinking as a part of healthy living and supports the inclusion of bioactives to dietary recommendations for the improvement of health.

Statement - Minister Mendicino issues Direction on use of Dry Cells

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Today, I issued a Ministerial Direction to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) regarding the use of dry cells, one of several tools used by CSC to prevent the introduction of contraband.

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  • Today, I issued a Ministerial Direction to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) regarding the use of dry cells, one of several tools used by CSC to prevent the introduction of contraband.
  • This Direction will ensure that CSC maintains safe and secure procedures surrounding dry cells, while always respecting the dignity and human rights of inmates.
  • CSC must ensure that adequate bedding, nutritious food in accordance with the Canada Food Guide, clothing and toiletry articles are provided to inmates in dry cells.
  • The appropriate and measured use of dry cells helps CSC stop contraband and creates a safer environment for everyone.

Canada's 2030 climate targets achievable if Canadians move to more plant-based diet

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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New World Animal Protection report produced by Navius Research studies the impact of animal agriculture and meat consumption on Canada's 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

Key Points: 
  • New World Animal Protection report produced by Navius Research studies the impact of animal agriculture and meat consumption on Canada's 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
  • "The findings of this report should be a wakeup call for governments and Canadians alike," said Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager with World Animal Protection Canada.
  • The Government of Canada has an important role to play in supporting Canadians to adopt more planet-friendly diets.
  • The model was used to explore the impacts of shifting consumer food consumption patterns and their impacts on Canada's climate goals.

Health toll from industrial farming to soar as demand for cheap meat skyrockets

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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This skyrocketing demand sees billions of stressed animals suffering and confined to cramped and barren cages or pens for their whole lives.

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  • This skyrocketing demand sees billions of stressed animals suffering and confined to cramped and barren cages or pens for their whole lives.
  • Over 70% of the 80 billion land animals industrial farming systems each year.
  • World Animal Protection details how these negative health impacts are directly linked to industrial animal agriculture:
    Malnutrition and obesity: Industrial farming systems have displaced local and sustainable food production.
  • At the same time, the high volumes of cheap meat produced is allowing for excessive meat consumption - one of the leading risk factors for chronic illnessiii.

Animal Protection Party of Canada: Breaking the Bias this International Women’s Day

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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TORONTO, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This International Womens Day, the Animal Protection Party of Canada, in the spirit of this years #BreaktheBias theme, asks that people consider female animals who are exploited in the agricultural systems.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This International Womens Day, the Animal Protection Party of Canada, in the spirit of this years #BreaktheBias theme, asks that people consider female animals who are exploited in the agricultural systems.
  • Just like us, female animals have families, feel love, care for their children, and want to feel safe.
  • Lets say yes to educating ourselves on the true plight of female animals in our food system this International Womens Day.
  • We fought for womens rights and now it is time to fight for female farmed animals and indeed for all animals.

Animal welfare is an election issue and voters must continue to speak out for animals says charity

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic made that evident, showing us the connection between the global commercial wildlife trade and deadly diseases.

Key Points: 
  • The COVID-19 pandemic made that evident, showing us the connection between the global commercial wildlife trade and deadly diseases.
  • And while it's clear Canadians care about animals, Canada currently has no national animal welfare legislation.
  • World Animal Protection has created a new website called Vote for Animals which has resources available for animal advocates.
  • Last year, we gave more than 220 million animals better lives through our campaigns that focus on animals in the wild, animals in disasters, animals in communities and animals in farming.

FCPC welcomes a modern food guide for Canadians: processed food has a place in a healthy diet

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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We support providing consumers with information to educate them about healthy eating so that they make informed food decisions that suit their lifestyles.

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  • We support providing consumers with information to educate them about healthy eating so that they make informed food decisions that suit their lifestyles.
  • "However, categorizing food as 'highly processed' unfairly vilifies food that can be part of a healthy diet and that many Canadians rely upon as a convenient, affordable, safe and nutritious option."
  • Food processing has an important place within Canada's food system and will continue to supply safe, convenient and non-perishable foods.
  • Today's launch of the revised Canada Food Guide is a key element of Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy, announced in October 2016.

Dairy producers concerned over revisions to the Canada Food Guide

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Friday, January 4, 2019
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This is especially true when compared to the plant-based proteins Health Canada is considering prioritizing over dairy within the new Food Guide.

Key Points: 
  • This is especially true when compared to the plant-based proteins Health Canada is considering prioritizing over dairy within the new Food Guide.
  • For more than 75 years, milk and dairy products have been clearly recognized within Canada's Food Guide as playing a key role in a healthy, balanced diet.
  • Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC)is the national policy, lobbying and promotional organization representing Canada's farmers.DFC strives to create stable conditions for the Canadian dairy sector, today and in the future.
  • It works to maintain policies that foster the viability of Canadian dairy farming and promote dairy products and their health benefits.