Protect Brandon Agricultural Research

AI summary

Petitioners from Brandon and the Westman region say that in January 2026 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released a plan to eliminate 665 positions and close seven research centres, and that on April 13, 2026 the department confirmed six scientific positions at the Brandon Research and Development Centre would be eliminated. They ask the House of Commons to recognize the role of agricultural research, to reverse the proposed closures and job cuts, and to commit to maintaining and strengthening research capacity in Brandon and Westman.

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Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons Given that: In January 2026, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released their plan to cut 665 positions and shut down seven research centres across Canada; On April 13, 2026, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada confirmed that six scientific positions at the Brandon Research and Development Centre will be eliminated; We, the undersigned, residents of Brandon and Westman region call on the Government of Canada to: Recognize the critical role of agricultural research in supporting farmers, food security, and economic growth; Immediately reverse the decision to close 7 research facilities and to eliminate 665 positions including the six scientific positions at the Brandon Research and Development Centre; Commit to maintaining and strengthening agricultural research capacity in Brandon and Westman.

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