NO BEEF FOR YOU: Privy Council polls Canadians on meatless diets for climate change
Blacklock's Reporter says the survey found that only 7% of Canadians identify as vegetarian or vegan.
The poll, commissioned by the Privy Council, aimed to gather data for the Department of Environment and Department of Natural Resources.
"The purpose of this study is to provide high quality data on Canadians’ beliefs, attitudes, and behavior relating to climate change," the report noted, including support for climate policies.
When asked about their dietary habits, 30% of respondents said they had never gone a full day without eating meat in the past two months, while 12% recalled doing so once. Similarly, 30% said they "never" made efforts to eat a more plant-based diet, with 25% reporting they did so "occasionally" and 19% "rarely."
These findings align with global concerns about the environmental impact of animal agriculture. A United Nations report, Healthy Diets For A Healthier Planet, identifies red meat, dairy, and farmed shrimp as major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions due to deforestation for grazing land.
"We are simply echoing and supporting what the huge body of evidence is saying about emissions from animal agriculture and the need to reduce production to help meet climate targets," testified Lynn Kavanaugh of World Animal Protection before the Commons agriculture committee last year.
The survey, conducted by Forum Research Inc., polled 13,700 Canadians and cost $176,699. It also measured Canadians' attitudes toward climate change, revealing that 45% felt "worried" about the issue, with 33% reporting feeling "anxious," and 24% "hopeful."
Interestingly, 45% agreed that adapting to climate change impacts would be cheaper than preventing them, while 35% believed the impacts of climate change would be "overwhelmingly positive" for a cold country like Canada.
The results of the survey are intended to help the federal government shape future climate policies and communication strategies.
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Berta Dad nailed it. Copied from FB.
Jeff Rath’s behaviour toward Danielle Smith is not a good look for this movement, and he does not speak for me.
When this started, I had respect for him. But as this has played out, it has become harder to ignore what appears to be a push for power inside the movement, not a sincere focus on Alberta independence.
Danielle Smith is a major reason Albertans were even able to collect signatures in the first place. Compared to any other premier in this country, I believe she has been the strongest one standing up for her province.
I will not forget her accomplishments.
She stood up for parental rights when others wanted schools keeping parents in the dark.
She took action against political ideology being pushed in classrooms.
She made sure kids got back to school when the system tried to hold families hostage.
She has strengthened Alberta Sheriffs and continued exploring ways to free Alberta from relying on the RCMP.
And that is only part of it.
This ...
Listening to Ganum today on the meeting that Premier Smith is having with Lukasek I am wondering why not just have his referendum on the vote in October? If enough say no to his question isn't it the same as a referendum that the other side wants? I for one want this to wake up the East and don't care how it happens. Another caller said she needs to call an provincial election in October and take the rest of questions off the ballot - this could be risky but I am leaning toward it as terrified that the NDP will get in again and right now Nemshi is their handicap IMHO.
