QSA's Week in Food (#5, 2024)
Bill C-252 targets marketing to children; CFIA consults on potato wart plan; CBSA finalizes pea protein duties; MP meetings with chicken farmers; Canadian agriculture's global role.
Start Date: 2024-11-02
End Date: 2024-11-08
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Senate Committee Examines Bill C-252 on Food Marketing to Children
On November 7, the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology discussed Bill C-252, which seeks to amend the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit marketing of foods high in sugar, sodium, and saturated fats to children under 13. The bill, sponsored by Patricia Lattanzio, aims to establish enforceable regulations, moving beyond current voluntary codes. The bill includes a complaints procedure for its enforcement, a need emphasized by Health Canada as aligning with international standards. The committee considered extending the bill's protections to older children and discussed the influence of social media advertising. The meeting concluded with plans for further study, focusing on regulatory clarity and nationwide protection.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
