Reactions to the Federal Budget

The recent release of the federal budget has received a lot of attention and has garnered several reactions by groups concerned about its effects on food and farming. 

Pauktuutit President Elisapee Sheutiapik expressed extreme concern and dismay over the recent decision by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Health Canada to no longer work with the organization on Inuit-specific health projects.  Read more here.

The National Aboriginal Health Organizations (NAHO), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada had its funding entirely cut and will be closing its doors in June, 2012.

Food Banks Canada has examined the budget, guided by its likely effects on Canadian food banks and on hunger.  Read it here.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has released a criticism of the recent federal budget as it relates to food and agriculture.  Click here to read the NFU's take on the Ontario budget.

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has released a statement on how the federal budget will negatively affect the health of Aboriginal women.

Read the Canadian Co-operative Association reaction to the cutbacks to Agriculture and Agrifood Canada here (PDF).