Pat Martin for Winnipeg Centre

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ban trans fats [75] (IP: --.nwconx.net)
by Ellen Davis edavis@tbaytel.net on Monday December 15, 2003 04:16PM

I would like to add my name to your list of Canadian Citizens who
do not think labelling laws for trans fat in our food is going far
enough. Just think of all the food that our children and young people
consume away from
our parental control, friends homes, school cafeterias, restaurants to
name just a few. I can read all the labels I want and educate my
children till I turn
blue in the face but if trans fats are still in our food chain than our
children will be the next generation to suffer from our misjudgement on
"the healthier alternative
saturated fats" Tell me how many homes are now consuming margarine,
baking with shortening in all consuming trans fats believing that they
are doing the best
for their family's health.
I realize that a total ban on trans fats will cause complications for
our international trade partners but I think Canadian's have to take a
stand. Trans fats are
killing our population as sure as terrorism, sars or mad cow disease. We
have a duty to protect our population from this danger. Please don't let
government
neglect decimate another generation by inaction.

Ellen Davis
Kakabeka Falls ON
P0T 1W0

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