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Bill C-203

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 29, 2021
Soil Conservation Act
  • Bill C-203 is a proposed law in Canada that aims to promote soil conservation and improve the overall health of soil. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food would be responsible for developing a national strategy to achieve these goals. The strategy would involve analyzing the status of Canada's soils, collecting data on soil health, supporting and encouraging farmers to use best management practices for soil health, incorporating regenerative soil management principles into policy and legislation, and promoting the sharing of information on soil health with the public. The bill also proposes designating December 5th as "World Soil Day" and the third week of April as "National Soil Conservation Week." Overall, the bill recognizes the importance of soil in agriculture, ecosystems, and addressing global challenges like climate change.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

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