Discussion NCI: Are farmers safe in Canada

[AnneM]

Here are clips from the 1st day of the National Citizen's Inquiry (March 9, 2026

1. James Doherty: A fourth generation cattle rancher from Oregan joined the Canadian discussions. He participated in the political scene because "it needed to be done". Much of his work dealt with ground water contamination
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1ykMqKPu3zljjZR2wCFSLuXF_51S-CC/view?usp=sharing

2. Connie Shields: lives in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She is a citizen researcher. Her work was used in relation to the Ostrich Farm culling. THE BEST PRESENTER OF THE DAY!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFYCKUSkzvnLcjqicxQu12jlxbmt3mWW/view?usp=sharing

3. Ted Dupmeier: lives in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He has 50 years of experience with the health and illness of live stock. His presentation includes the discussion regarding the heavy use of glyphosate in Canada
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sexQLN6wfBcJ5Nsap-1bBMCvd5m6dX1B/view?usp=sharing

4. Ted Dupmeier: very specific points about glyphosate
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vRy9r6gsbUZJ4BLkroBOqhd036zZqlF3/view?usp=sharing

5. Ted Dupmeier: His observations about Universities and their teaching practices
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mib1UiQBkzOGDhb99XI8UgaAl5ThrZl3/view?usp=sharing

6. Mark Vojin: lives in Shallow Lake, Ontario (Georgian Bay area). His specialty is seed sovereignty, or no modified seed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8wgwK1w4_iDJ71lyRBIY9MKLYUGM5MP/view?usp=sharing

If you would like to listen to the entire day, here is the link

Kelowna 2026 - National Citizen's Inquiry - Canada's Response To Covid-19

I would like to know if any of this information was new for you to hear...

 

[KameronMKameronM has an active Member Card]

After watching a good chunk of the Day 1 hearing, I gotta say what really hit me was that the speakers feel like farmers are being squeezed from all sides. It wasn’t just one isolated issue, it’s like there’s this big shift in control over agriculture away from the people who actually do the work.

 

[FickleLogic]

Yeah, I noticed that too. What really stood out was how they linked different issues together, groundwater, glyphosate, seed sovereignty, and even education. It feels like they’re trying to show a bigger picture, which is a nice change.

 

[istara]

Yeah, I noticed that too. What really stood out was how they linked different issues together, groundwater, glyphosate, seed sovereignty, and even education. It feels like they’re trying to show a bigger picture, which is a nice change.

I felt a little blown away by Ted Dupmeier’s experience. Decades of working with livestock really shine through, and you can tell he knows exactly what he’s talking about. It’s inspiring to see that level of dedication.

 

[FickleLogic]

I felt a little blown away by Ted Dupmeier’s experience. Decades of working with livestock really shine through, and you can tell he knows exactly what he’s talking about. It’s inspiring to see that level of dedication.

Exactly. I really appreciated how he layered the concerns together. It makes you see how all the different pieces affect farmers’ lives, and it was presented so clearly.

 

[Photeo]

Exactly. I really appreciated how he layered the concerns together. It makes you see how all the different pieces affect farmers’ lives, and it was presented so clearly.

Connie Shields really stood out for me. Her clips were organized, confident, and she made the ostrich farm situation really understandable. You could tell she had put a lot of effort into her presentation, and it really paid off.

 

[KameronMKameronM has an active Member Card]

Connie Shields really stood out for me. Her clips were organized, confident, and she made the ostrich farm situation really understandable. You could tell she had put a lot of effort into her presentation, and it really paid off.

James added something really valuable too, especially with the groundwater contamination discussion. It felt concrete and measurable, and his perspective brought a lot of clarity to the hearing.

 

[Photeo]

James added something really valuable too, especially with the groundwater contamination discussion. It felt concrete and measurable, and his perspective brought a lot of clarity to the hearing.

Yeah and the fact that he came from Oregon made it even more impactful. It shows that these concerns resonate beyond just one area, which makes the hearing feel even more important.

 

[MasonT]

Yeah and the fact that he came from Oregon made it even more impactful. It shows that these concerns resonate beyond just one area, which makes the hearing feel even more important.

Mark's points about seed sovereignty were really insightful. It’s clear how much he cares about farmers’ independence and control over their own seeds. That perspective adds a lot to the discussion.

 

[istara]

Mark's points about seed sovereignty were really insightful. It’s clear how much he cares about farmers’ independence and control over their own seeds. That perspective adds a lot to the discussion.

And when you hear Ted Dupmeier alongside Mark Vojin, it really highlights the interconnectedness of these issues. Their combined experience and knowledge make the points feel really strong.

 

[MasonT]

Absolutely. Seed sovereignty isn’t just about seeds, it’s about choice, freedom, and protecting the work farmers do every day. Hearing him explain it made me appreciate how vital this topic is.

 

[FickleLogic]

Absolutely. Seed sovereignty isn’t just about seeds, it’s about choice, freedom, and protecting the work farmers do every day. Hearing him explain it made me appreciate how vital this topic is.

Everything stacked together really helps you see the bigger picture. All the presenters brought important experiences that tie into the overall concern for agriculture.

 

[Svant]

Everything stacked together really helps you see the bigger picture. All the presenters brought important experiences that tie into the overall concern for agriculture.

I think that’s the best way to describe the hearing. It wasn’t just a series of presentation, it felt like a real, thoughtful sharing of perspectives. Every speaker added something meaningful.

 

[FinsFanFinsFan has an active Member Card]

I think that’s the best way to describe the hearing. It wasn’t just a series of presentation, it felt like a real, thoughtful sharing of perspectives. Every speaker added something meaningful.

Exactly. Even the details that might seem small on their own were really important collectively. It’s inspiring to see people so committed to protecting farmers and their livelihoods.

 

[Izzoh]

Exactly. Even the details that might seem small on their own were really important collectively. It’s inspiring to see people so committed to protecting farmers and their livelihoods.

For me, a lot of the topics weren’t entirely new, but the level of care and attention from the speakers made everything feel fresh and impactful. Their passion really comes through.

 

[AnneM]

This is a clip from an Alberta Canadian Farmer, Jim Ness. He was a speaker on Day 2 of the NCI. He was asked by one of the Commissioners about new challenges that are arising in the farming industry. He pauses a little before he mention's the WEF ( the world economic forum) as an organization to be aware of for our future
jim ness


The following clip is a video that the WEF put out in 2016. It is their goals for 2030. The 4th goal is for the population to eat much less meat. If you have heard of the WEF, you will understand the underlying meaning to that statement
WEF 2016

This is such a loaded issue, we should discuss this!!

 

[JulieMJulieM has an active Member Card]

Here are clips from the 1st day of the National Citizen's Inquiry (March 9, 2026

1. James Doherty: A fourth generation cattle rancher from Oregan joined the Canadian discussions. He participated in the political scene because "it needed to be done". Much of his work dealt with ground water contamination
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

2. Connie Shields: lives in Fort McMurray, Alberta. She is a citizen researcher. Her work was used in relation to the Ostrich Farm culling. THE BEST PRESENTER OF THE DAY!
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

3. Ted Dupmeier: lives in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He has 50 years of experience with the health and illness of live stock. His presentation includes the discussion regarding the heavy use of glyphosate in Canada
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

4. Ted Dupmeier: very specific points about glyphosate
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

5. Ted Dupmeier: His observations about Universities and their teaching practices
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

6. Mark Vojin: lives in Shallow Lake, Ontario (Georgian Bay area). His specialty is seed sovereignty, or no modified seed
Day 1 - Individual Video Clips (NCI Canada 2026-03-09) - Google Drive

If you would like to listen to the entire day, here is the link

Kelowna 2026 - National Citizen's Inquiry - Canada's Response To Covid-19

I would like to know if any of this information was new for you to hear...

Thank you for posting all this material and links for the videos. This is such an important NCI topic - "Are Farmers Safe in Canada?". If we do not support our farmers, we all suffer.

 

[SharonM]

Thanks Anne Marie for posting all of these informative videos from the NCI about farming and our food supply in Canada. We need to know what is going on in our country especially with our food supply and all of the nefarious plans in the works for it. The National Citizens Inquiry is a great organization led by volunteers and supported by Canadian citizens. They have held hearings in many cities across Canada for several years on topics that are extremely important to all Canadians. Last year the hearings were held here in Kitchener. The sworn testimonies are from citizens and experts alike. All of the testimonies are recorded and are on their website NCI.ca- National Citizens Inquiry.ca or on Rumle. Government officials and the MSM media were invited to testify or attend but no one chose to do so. The NCI hearings can only succeed if we choose to support them financially as much as we are able to do so. We need to spread the word about this great Canadian grassroots organization.

 

[AnneM]

Day 2 of the NCI
The day opened with Jim Ness speaking about the work he did over the years with the wheat board. The pushback was so successful that the board was eventually dismantled. This clip is a question from one of the commissioners to Jim regarding issues that need to be addressed for the future. The answer is very telling of who is really pulling the strings.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iLwAOkkyFrAIe1VT_ZrrywlvkMoJyhMO/view?usp=sharing
A short video made by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2016 that shows their goals for the world.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEfNwwtzz85rV-VvP2iiAUqaIK5rcx5G/view?usp=sharing

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is associated with Dalhousie University. He is a Food Policy Economist. His work deals with the complete chain of our food supply...farmer to table
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBpkpCLCUCCRKB5_hRXO6IrowH6Lg_M3/view?usp=sharing
Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findley was a former Federal Justice Minister that lives in the Surrey White Rock area. She offered to speak on behalf of the farmers from the Okanagan Valley. She also gave an explanation of how dangerous DRIPPA is and explained why CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) is the most debilitating organization
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Epbv2LRilQHWGyJCOUnbJlx31au8G2zM/view?usp=sharing
One last closing question for Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findley
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-59rbJFdPshQ50tLnzU5T8ZUUOPzeVP2/view?usp=sharing
Katie Pasitney is one of the family members that runs the ostrich farm (Universal Farm) in Edgewood, B.C. The family had a cull order on their flock. It made international headlines. THE REAL STORY IS HERE.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WbZ3TJcH-LmD6YTCqNU7WTL8ZMP04pxT/view?usp=sharing
Karen Espersen speaks. The Mom of the Ostrich Farm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nboTtyR4hGBORcorW2wrugQnqeIMW9dW/view?usp=sharing
Daniel Tomelin is a small farmer that offers online instruction. He has rented the land that he has worked on for over a decade. B.C. changed the use of the land where he has been farming. The consequences could mean he will no longer be able to afford to continue doing what he is doing on that land.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Pbb4dVaH5Isah1LWt0A09GaSit8oxod/view?usp=sharing
Dr. Monica Marcu bought a piece of property in Canada for her and her husband's retirement. Her special love was dogs. She is an example of how you can get entangled into a system and are found guilty based on a word of mouth explanation.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dfkYriu1lgE3atuJz5Jgl9MtPRpelW_x/view?usp=sharing
Dawn Baschert did her farming in Alberta. She was a cattle producer and vegetable farmer. She is very concerned about the centralization of the food supply which leaves little room for the small farmer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ni7FKYTOKsuLvt3FqHHkXxhhX5bP0_8/view?usp=sharing
the full day can be seen here

 

[JulieMJulieM has an active Member Card]

Thanks Anne Marie for posting Day 2 of the NCI "Are Farmer's Safe in Canada", this organization is a trailblazer for documenting these very important Canadian issues.