Allegations of illegal pesticide levels on imported Driscoll's berries have exploded into a national debate: can Canada's food safety watchdog still protect the plate?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency defends its system. Critics point to federal job cuts hollowing out the very inspections that catch tainted imports — protection on paper, gaps on shelves.
The 6ix imports most of its fresh produce. Every weakened inspection regime lands in a Scarborough No Frills or a downtown Loblaws. Food safety isn't abstract when it's your kid's lunchbox.
Sources: CBC News. Context from the Young Hadene newsroom.
Alleged non-compliant pesticide levels on imported Driscoll's berries.
Critics warn cuts leave Canada exposed to unsafe food imports generally.