Canada's Food Allergy Lab Gets Two-Year Reprieve

0:00The Canadian food inspection agency plans to close its only advanced food allergy testing lab in Longwile, Quebec by the end of April, but the Workers Union just announced a two-year delay pushing that to 2028. This lab handles key checks on nutrition labels, allergen detection and shellfish toxins, making it irreplaceable for public safety. Over three million Canadians live with food allergies, so the Union warns shutting it down which strip away a major safeguard for families everywhere. Seventeen employees got surplus job notices back in late January, but those letters were rescinded, giving them some breathing room while the U. Government reviews positions as part of broader public service cuts aiming for a 10% reduction by the end of the 2028. 29 fiscal year, meanwhile, with climate change wrapping up food risks in issues spilling over from U.S. inspections, the Union's urging leaders to lock in long term, funding and put lies ahead of budget slashes. Canada news today, powered by AI,

1:02bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.