Canada's soil health is under severe threat from climate change, pollution, and urban expansion, endangering the nation's agriculture and food systems.
This stark warning comes from a new report by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, titled "Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada’s Economic, Environmental, Human, and Social Health."
The report identifies soil as a cornerstone of Canada's $93 billion agricultural economy. It stresses that soil not only supports agriculture but also plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring food production.