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Canada Food Inspection

CFIA Stops Investigating Deadly Disease

CP | John Cotter, The Canadian Press | Posted 06.09.2013 | Canada Alberta
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EDMONTON - Canada's food regulator has stopped riding herd on anthrax, a disease that can kill cattle, bison, other grazing animals and, in rare cases...

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'Why I Went Vegan:' Stories From Vegetarian Muslims

Anila Muhammad | Posted 05.04.2013 | Canada Living
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Anila Muhammad

Meet a diverse group of self-identified Muslims and read stories of why they choose to become vegetarians or vegans. I hope you will be inspired by what you read and consider adding vegetarian and vegan options to your diet.

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Why So Surprised I'm A Muslim Vegetarian?

Anila Muhammad | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Living
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Anila Muhammad

My first glimpse into the slaughterhouse industry came when I read Fast Food Nation and discovered how animals where treated in factory farms. I was horrified to say the least. Interestingly enough, the idea of Muslims being vegetarian or vegans has prompted some debate.

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What Canada's Meat Industry Needs To Do Better

CBC | Posted 12.10.2012 | Canada Alberta
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The meat recall now underway, the largest in Canadian history, has put not only E. coli bacteria under the microscope but the meat inspection system a...

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Mulcair Demands Ritz's Resignation

CBC | Posted 12.04.2012 | Canada Politics
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The opposition in the House of Commons is demanding the federal agriculture minister's resignation. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair called on Agric...

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Cuts To Increase Risk Of Listeriosis Repeat?

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 03.17.2012 | Canada Politics
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OTTAWA - The Conservative government's plan to slash spending on food safety could put Canadians at risk of another crisis like the deadly listeriosis...

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