Canadian consumers are confident in safety of food produced in Canada, says a recent survey.
Grassroots Public Affairs recently surveyed 1002 Canadians in an online survey and found that:
- Nine-in-10 Canadians from coast to coast are either very or somewhat confident in the safety of food grown or produced in Canada; less so 64 per cent with the United States.
- Six-in-10 (61 per cent) believe agriculture and agri-food has a positive impact on the Canadian environment, compared with construction and infrastructure (42 per cent) and mining and natural resources (24 per cent).
- About 44 per cent of Canadians believe that our agriculture and agri-food sector is likely to grow over time, while just over one-in-five (23 per cent) believe the sector is likely to shrink.
- Only one-in-three (32 per cent) Canadians are likely to recommend a career in agriculture and agri-food.
- Canadians hold conflicting views on agriculture’s environmental history. Thirty-six per cent say agricultural practices and methods have become less harmful to the environment over time, while 34 per cent indicate practices have become more harmful.
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