In solidarity with Mexico, 31 Canadian organizations including Canadian Organic Growers stated their objection to Canada’s role in a trade challenge initiated by the United States under the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA), which aims to end Mexico’s restrictions on the use of genetically modified (GM) corn for certain foods.
Corn, also known as maize, is a staple of the Mexican diet, and is central to Mexican culture and agriculture, history and national identity, and is integral to Indigenous cultures and spiritual practices.
We are calling upon Canada to respect the seed sovereignty of Indigenous and peasant farmers in Mexico and their pursuit of food sovereignty.
Read the letter here: https://www.nfu.ca/we-support-the-right-of-the-people-of-mexico-to-determine-their-own-relationship-with-corn/
Take action in solidarity with Mexico and add your name : https://cban.ca/take-action/CUSMA/