Strengthening Food Safety in Canada
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/19/11 -- Today, the Government of Canada released its final report to Canadians on the action it has taken to respond to all recommendations by Ms. Sheila Weatherill outlined in the Report of the Independent Investigator into the 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak.
"Food safety is a priority for this Government," said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "We continue to work with consumers, producers, industry and our provincial and territorial partners to ensure that our food safety system remains one of the best in the world."
outlines the Government's continuous work to reduce food safety risks, enhance surveillance and early detection of foodborne pathogens and illnesses, and improve emergency response.
"We have taken concrete action to improve how we detect and respond to foodborne illness outbreaks," said Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq. "From stronger response plans with our food safety partners to using innovative technologies in our labs, we are better prepared to protect the health of Canadians."
The Government of Canada has made significant investments to improve the food safety system. In 2009, a $75 million investment was provided to further improve Canada's ability to prevent, detect and respond to future foodborne illness outbreaks. Budget 2010 allotted an additional $13 million annually for two years to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to fund increased inspection capacity for meat and poultry processing facilities. Budget 2011 provided a further $100 million over five years to invest in inspector training, tools and technology, and science capacity. All of these investments build on the Government's 2008 commitment to invest $489.5 million over five years in the Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan.
In 2009, the Government of Canada committed to act on all of Ms. Weatherill's recommendations. The final report highlights the actions taken to strengthen the food safety system, including:
Everyone has a role to play in keeping our food safe, including producers, industry, government and consumers. The Government of Canada will continue to work with all players to keep food as safe as possible for all Canadians.
The final report can be found on the Government of Canada's food safety portal at .
Contacts:
Media Relations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
613-773-6600
Public Health Agency of Canada
613-941-8189
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Meagan Murdoch
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
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Datum: 19.12.2011 - 15:20 Uhr
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