In its report entitled “Disruptions on the Horizon” published in 2024, Policy Horizons Canada, one of the Government of Canada’s centres of excellence, states that antimicrobial resistance has become the “leading cause of death globally” and is already disrupting food systems because “it is more expensive for producers to ensure animal or plant health.”
Do you see a tangible risk to our supply chains and farm economy if Canada does not provide more support for research and prevention? Since my time is up, can you share your response in writing?