S-230At second reading in the House of CommonsSenate Public Bill
An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement
Short title: National Strategy for Soil Health Act
Sponsor:
Robert Black, Senator
Proposed changes
This enactment requires the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to develop a national strategy to support and promote efforts across Canada to protect, conserve and enhance the health of soil. It also provides for reporting requirements in relation to the strategy.
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Committee study
After second reading, a examines the bill clause by clause.
Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
(AGFO)
5 meetings
between February 3 and March 10, 2026
Who's lobbying on it
11 organizations named this bill in their lobbying registration or in
5 reported meetings. Their own words are quoted.
“Replenish wishes to provide expert advice and feedback on Senate Bill S-230 (National Strategy for Soil Health Act), to advocate for its adoption, and to inform the creation of the strategy should the Bill be enacted.”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
“Bill S-230: An Act respecting the development of a natural strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The importance of working with municipal governments…”
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What MPs said
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