Tag Archives: food security

Local producers praise David Coon’s food security bill (CBC News, Feb. 13, 2015)

Some New Brunswick entrepreneurs say Green Party Leader David Coon’s proposed Local Food Security Act will help grow a larger market for locally grown food in the province. The proposed bill would see the provincial government give preference to local food providers to supply food for nursing homes, schools and hospitals. It would also include better labelling for local food […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Green Party Leader tables Local Food Security Act

Green Party Leader Champions Green Economy with Local Food Security Bill   To create new green jobs and sustainable business opportunities in New Brunswick, the Leader of the Green Party and MLA for Fredericton South tabled a bill in the Legislature today, entitled Local Food Security Act. If passed, the Local Food Security Act, will: • Establish provincial targets to […]

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