Building joined-up agricultural policies: Lessons from Québec

Authors

  • Hugo Martorell Université du Québec à Montréal
  • Elisabeth Abergel Université du Québec à Montréal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v5i3.322

Keywords:

agricultural policy, precautionary principle, multifunctionality, subsidiarity, Quebec

Abstract

In an effort to think about innovative and comprehensive federal food and agricultural policies, this commentary offers some insight into Québec’s integrated agricultural policy framework. In theory, key operating principles such as the precautionary principle, multifunctionality and subsidiarity integrate health, social, rural and environmental goals and therefore might contribute to a joined up and healthier food system.

Author Biography

Elisabeth Abergel, Université du Québec à Montréal

Department of sociology

Associate Professor

close up photo of two hands holding a variety of seeds

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Published

2018-09-30

How to Cite

Martorell, H., & Abergel, E. (2018). Building joined-up agricultural policies: Lessons from Québec. Canadian Food Studies La Revue Canadienne Des études Sur l’alimentation, 5(3), 259–265. https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v5i3.322

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2018): Special issue: Building an integrated Food Policy for Canada

Section

Commentary

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