Layton introduces motion to restrict trans fats (canada) [View All]

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NDP Leader Jack Layton has introduced a motion that would make Canada the world's second country to ban processed trans fats.

Layton introduced the motion in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, with a warning that the trans fats found in everything from peanut butter to french fries contribute to heart disease.

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If passed into law, Layton's motion would see Ottawa immediately cap permissible levels of trans fats at five grams per 100 grams of oil in a variety of foodstuffs including processed, restaurant and fast foods.

Then, in two years, the limit would be lowered to just two grams per 100.

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If Layton can rally the Liberal support which seems to be behind the ban, his bill could be law and trans fats could be edging off ingredients in a year.