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After writing a nuanced piece on a new UN-linked study suggesting that some climate models are now pointing to warming scenarios that may be less extreme than initially projected, La Presse, a paper I contributed to for free for 25 years, chose to attack me today instead of engaging with the substance of the argument (links below). I was quickly portrayed as a climate skeptic, which is simply false. I have repeatedly stated, publicly and clearly, that climate change remains one of the greatest threats to global food systems. La Presse's Philippe Mercure never contacted me for comment or clarification before going on the offensive and attaching labels that do not reflect my views. That is deeply disappointing. What concerns me most is the growing tendency among some media voices to frame every discussion around climate through fear and polarization. Mercure, Francis Vailles, and others seem far more interested in dividing people and reinforcing narratives than encouraging thoughtful debate around how environmental policies impact farmers, processors, and food affordability. The reality is this: there is not a single person I know in the food industry who does not care about the environment, from farmgate to store and restaurant. Not one. Farmers and food processors live with environmental realities every day. But supporting sustainability also means following evolving science, adapting policies when evidence changes, and finding pragmatic ways to reduce emissions without undermining food production or the competitiveness of our agri-food sector. Science evolves. It always has. We should be mature enough as a society to discuss new findings openly instead of trying to discredit anyone who raises legitimate questions about policy direction or economic consequences.

🚨NEW EVIDENCE🚨 Mark Carney openly admitted that government policy is needed to “catalyze” private investment. Then we uncovered: ▪️Carney advising an World Bank Org. ▪️That same Org later invested hundreds of millions into Brookfield projects ▪️Canada funded that same ORG

A strong Canada that prioritizes hard power over rhetoric benefits us all. Unfortunately, Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments. DoW is pausing the Permanent Joint Board on Defense to reassess how this forum benefits shared North American defense. 1/3