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The debate focused on the government’s plan to close seven farm research centers operated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Conservative members argued that these closures threaten the core of Canadian agricultural research and noted that the department’s largest budget cuts disproportionately affect science and innovation. They stated that research dependent on local environmental factors cannot be easily moved to other sites. The government countered that agricultural research is supported by a broad network of provincial and academic partners, and that the closures are necessary for financial sustainability while still investing in farmer support.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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