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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In April 2024, $1 billion dollars in federal funding for a National School Food Program was announced. Food Secure Canada and the Coalition for Healthy School Food celebrate this major victory. The ...

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 ...

Amidst the current multifaceted crises, the contemporary food system struggles to meet everyone’s needs. The socio-ecological transition demands a reevaluation of its sustainability and a ...

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 ...

Lori Beazer founded the Afro Caribbean Farmers’ Market, the first culturally specific farmers’ market in Canada, located in Toronto’s Little Jamaica. Since its pilot in 2017, she has championed a ...