SEPTEMBER 2020 THE RIDER /11 OFA applauds Ontario government’s move to immediately proclaim sections of Bill 156


GUELPH, ON [September 1, 2020] – The Ontario government took swift action yesterday to better protect the safety and security of the food supply chain across the province with the proclamation of key sections under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020. Beginning September 2, 2020, sections of the Act will be in force to further prevent per- sons from stopping, obstructing, en- gaging or interfering with livestock transportation vehicles. The Ontario Federation of Agri-


culture (OFA) appreciates the efforts of Hon. Ernie Hardeman, Minster of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ontario government in work- ing diligently to support the needs of the agri-food sector, with specific re- spect to the livestock transportation sector.


“Proclaiming these sections of


the new Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act demon- strates to trespassers, activists, law en- forcement and the justice system in Ontario that the protection of farms, families, animals, agri-food employ- ees and the food system is of the high- est priority,” said Keith Currie, OFA President. While these sections of the Act


pertain to enhancing the safety and protection of the livestock and poultry transportation sector, they continue to recognize and respect a citizen’s right to peaceful public protest. Individuals or groups still have the right to protest on public property, but the interfer- ence of livestock transportation vehi- cles is prohibited. Allowing people to stop and in-


teract with vehicles transporting live- stock is dangerous for all involved, including the drivers, protestors and animals. It creates safety hazards for all those involved, but also mental health issues for drivers, agri-food em- ployees and business owners, in addi- tion to stressing the animals. Ontario’s workers have the right to a workplace free of harassment and violence. “Ontarians depend on a steady,


reliable food system and without the ability to safely and securely produce, process and distribute our products, it puts the viability of our food supply chain in jeopardy,” stated Currie. “The proposed regulations will help to en- sure food safety through the value chain is protected from farm-to-table.” It’s evident that clear communi-


cation of the new provisions from the Ontario government to police enforce- ment officers and the justice system will be critical to the effectiveness of the regulations. Without their under- standing and enforcement of the regu-


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range of terms related to biosecurity, food safety, human harm and animal protection zones. As proposed in the draft regulations, farmers and food processing facility owners may have the ability to define their


own animal protection zone, perhaps a five-foot perimeter around each building. However, OFA will continue discussions with industry partners and provincial policymakers to seek clarification and de- termination of animal protection zones. Also included in the regulations are provisions regarding false pre- tenses, whistleblowers and exemptions for journalists. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, rep-


resenting 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, com- munity representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer. For more information, visit ofa.on.ca.


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