Food Secure Canada welcomes the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s new report, Climate Change and Land. “The report argues that an urgent, drastic overhaul of the way we produce and eat food is needed to both mitigate and adapt to climate change, and prevent further land degradation,” said Food Secure Canada’s Executive Director, … Read more
Food Secure Canada released new research investigating how consumers living with low-incomes value and access sustainably grown foods, what barriers they face in doing so and what policy measures could be undertaken to facilitate greater access to sustainable foods. “Canadians are looking to policy-makers to support increased access to, and information about, sustainable foods”, said Jennifer … Read more
Food Secure Canada is pleased to see $134.4 million over five years in the federal budget released today for the Food Policy for Canada. “We are pleased to see a commitment in the federal budget to several important community-led initiatives” said Diana Bronson, Executive Director of Food Secure Canada, who is also pleased to see the beginning of … Read more
Food Secure Canada applauds the release of the new Canada’s Food Guide, going beyond simply what to eat and getting to how we eat: encouraging more plant-based foods and less highly processed foods, and eating more mindfully and together. “The new Food Guide is a significant step in the right direction, and we see it as … Read more
After extensive consultations with its members, Food Secure Canada submitted its key recommendations for A Food Policy for Canada to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. “This unprecedented interest in food policy shows Canadians are invested in the future of their food system,” said Diana Bronson, Executive Director of Food Secure Canada. “We are encouraged by the scope of issues the government … Read more
Civil society groups and researchers from across Canada are urging the government to be ambitious and long-term in its food policy agenda, they are rallying behind the Five Big Ideas proposed by Food Secure Canada, a national network calling for zero hunger, healthy and safe food, and sustainable food systems. “We need a whole of government approach” said … Read more
Food Secure Canada welcomes the launch of consultations on the new National Food Policy, announced by Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) at the Canadian Association for Food Studies conference at Ryerson University. “Every Canadian should be able to put healthy, affordable, sustainably grown food on their table. This is our chance to take concrete actions … Read more
Food Secure Canada released From Patchwork to Policy Coherence: Principles and Priorities of Canada’s National Food Policy in anticipation of the launch of federal government food policy consultations. The discussion paper outlines the key principles and priorities that need to be addressed as Canada’s new national food policy is developed. “The federal government is talking a great deal … Read more
Food Secure Canada and the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation are jointly released the report Purchasing Power: 10 Lessons on Getting More Local, Sustainable, and Delicious Food in Schools, Hospitals and Campuses. This report is timely with the announcement of the 2017 Federal Budget which prioritizes procurement opportunities for small vendors as a way to foster innovation and … Read more
The Coalition for Healthy School Food is calling for the federal government to work with provinces to feed schoolchildren. The Coalition for Healthy School Food commends the announcements of a renewed Canada’s Food Guide, restriction of marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children, and of efforts to curb the consumption of sodium, sugar, and saturated and trans … Read more
