Reading Time: 3 minutes The Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council was initially described as a promising example of government engagement. But both it and the Food Policy for Canada have yet to reach their full potential.
OPINION: Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council a collaborative approach to strengthening food systems
OPINION: ‘Cows and plows’ settlement over a broken Indigenous treaty shows the urgent need for more transparent governance
Reading Time: 4 minutes Members of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (TTR) in Manitoba recently voted to ratify the Treaty 4 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement. This cows-and-plows settlement is a step toward rectifying historical wrongs. The process has also highlighted several ongoing governing challenges. This includes exposing a flawed Crown/Indigenous consultation process as well as the need for trust-building with Indigenous leadership.
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
Reading Time: 5 minutes The viruses that cause seasonal flu and bird flu are distinct but still closely related. Understanding their similarities and differences can help people protect themselves and their loved ones.
ANALYSIS: Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers
Reading Time: 4 minutes Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to a U.S. investor highlights the growing rivalry between the two nations and leaves many questions as to how the relationship will develop under Donald Trump's administration
COMMENT: Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
Reading Time: 4 minutes Research work at Quebec's Laval University's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, carried out in partnership with 14 vegetable farms, offers hope for ensuring the sustainability of their soils.
COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
Reading Time: 3 minutes Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is important because it can help regulate stress, boost mental health, and improve immune function.
COMMENT: How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada
Reading Time: 3 minutes The honey produced by the tireless work of the honeybee is nothing short of an untapped goldmine of environmental data that could help us better understand the spread of environmental pollutants.
COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Reading Time: 3 minutes Being cold isn't why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu. Research also shows that lower temperatures are associated with higher COVID-19 rates.
COMMENT: The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a failure, and new immigration limits make a bad situation worse
Reading Time: 4 minutes Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) was seemingly set up to fail. Multiple successive governments have long passed the buck to the next and still none are willing to fix it.
COMMENT: Bovaer is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions. Does it get into milk and meat? Is it harmful for humans?
Reading Time: 4 minutes There has been an enormous amount of misinformation about the safety of 3-NOP, with some labelling milk from herds fed the additive as "Frankenmilk." Others have been concerned it could make its way to humans via beef. The bottom line is that 3-NOP is safe. Let's unpack some of the major misunderstandings.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
