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Canadians are concerned with the health and sustainability of the food they eat, and, as more and more people struggle to put good food on the table, our food system has become an issue of increasing ...
In a world increasingly aware of environmental issues and the importance of supporting local economies, farmers’ and public markets in Canada are emerging as key players in the creation of stronger, ...
Face aux multiples crises actuelles, le système alimentaire actuel peine à répondre aux besoins de toutes et de tous. La transition socio-écologique nécessite de se questionner sur sa durabilité et de ...
When Elder Shirley Williams tells the story of the Mnoomin, she says, there is no such thing as wild rice, just as there have never been wild Indians. The word Mnoomin, was translated by settlers as ...
Canada is in the middle of a housing crisis. The private sector has failed to fix the steep cost of housing, and many now recognize it as a market failure. Accordingly, in last year’s budget, the ...
En avril 2024, un financement fédéral d’un milliard de dollars pour un programme national d’alimentation scolaire a été annoncé. Réseau pour une alimentation durable et la Coalition pour une saine ...
As Canadians continue to struggle to pay their grocery bills, it is heartening to see cross-party consensus on the need to tackle excessive profits and curb monopoly power. The recommendations from ...
On May 9, 2023, Food Secure Canada facilitated a space for discussion on the future of food policy in Canada. The consultation brought together 140 passionate food movement folks and aimed to ensure ...
It took 3,500 people almost three years to come up with A People’s Food Policy for Canada. This grassroots response to the crises in our food systems – millions hungry, millions obese, declining ...
While this year’s budget includes one of our longstanding priorities, we are still a long way from food systems that are just, healthy and sustainable. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister ...
Food is not just sustenance; it is a fundamental part of culture, identity, and justice. Across Turtle Island, the concept of food sovereignty holds immense significance. It represents a powerful ...
You are probably worried. If Trump’s threatened tariffs go through, they could impact you, your family, and people in your community. At Food Secure Canada, we are worried too. We know that a trade ...