BITS AND BYTES AUGUST 2015


In this newsletter >> A recent poll show that food prices as a major election issue for 40% of Canadians and the Eat Think Vote campaign is gearing up on food policy, basic income and child poverty issues with our partners. We also have some staff news and information on research funding opportunities. Enjoy your summer reading and don't forget to sign and share our petition!
	POLL: RISING FOOD PRICES NO.2 FEDERAL ELECTION ISSUE Nearly half of all Canadians (40%) say rising food prices is a concern they want politicians to address on the campaign trail. And it is a concern that cuts across political party lines. [Read More]
	T ime to develop a Food policy for Canada A national food policy would unite the interrelated activities of scholars, entrepreneurs and advocates across fields, break down silos between government departments, and allow us to holistically approach the connected issues of hunger, unsustainable food production, climate change, and diet. [Read More] Without you, Food Secure Canada would not be able to do its work. Please help us to raise 30 000$ to build a better food system:
	FOOD AS A WEAPON IN THE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM On 2 June 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its findings and calls to action in the hopes of healing the painful legacy of the Indian Residential School system. [Read more ]
	Giving Canadians a solid floor to stand on Community Food Centres Canada and Food Secure Canada are calling on the federal government to explore a basic income. [Read more ]
	CALL FOR NOMINATION TO THE FUTURE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2015-2016 We are looking for active, committed, experienced individuals who want to contribute to the leadership of the dynamic and growing food movement. [Read more ] You must be a member of Food Secure Canada to nominate or be nominated and to vote for the Board. Become a member.
	15% of kids in Canada are struggling to have enough food at home Show Kids You Care is partnering with Food Secure Canada to raise awareness of child hunger in Canada. More needs to be done for these kids. [Read more]
	FSC’S LOCAL SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK WINDS UP Abra Brynne, the coordinator of FSC’s local and sustainable food systems network has finished her three-year contract with Food Secure Canada and is moving on to work with the BC Food Systems Network. [Read more]
	Innoweave - Food Policy Engagement Module Innoweave, an initiative of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, would like to offer the Constructive Engagement module for organizations and networks operating in the food policy space. The tailored module Introduction to Constructive Engagement will kick off with a webinar this fall. [Read more]

Organizations and individuals: sign the Eat Think Vote petition for a new national food policy We want to bring the food movement together and make food an election issue. Sign the petition for a bold new food policy for Canada as an individual and/or in the name of your organization. [Read more] Research Funding opportunity Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Environment & Health initiative will support research focused on etiology, data platform enhancement and intersectoral prevention. There are three nexus priority areas: agri-food, resource development and urban form. [Read more] FSC is in motion We have new faces on the team. Derek Leahy and Hugo Martorell have taken the lead in the Eat Think Vote Campaign, while François Zeller is our new Communications and Membership Coordinator. Not forgetting to mention, of course, Stéphanie Archambault and Jade Owen who have taken on the roles of Communications Intern and Event Coordination Assistant, respectively. Welcome! Take a look at these new faces on our website . To our deep regret but to the great benefit of others, Abra Brynne and Raissa Epale are sailing off to new horizons. Sincere appreciation and best wishes to both of them. Endorse the Ottawa Principles to protect kids from marketing Please consider adding your name alongside Food Secure Canada and many others in support of the Ottawa principles aimed at guiding “Marketing to Kids”. [Read more] Food Secure Canada's Assembly in 2016 will be in Toronto Our National Assembly in 2016 will mark 15 years since the idea of Food Secure Canada emerged at a conference held at Ryerson University. Its time to celebrate! Stay tuned for details in the coming months.
		Upcoming Events Webinar: CIHR Environments & Health Grant Thursday, 13 August, 2015, 13:00 - 14:00 ET Join Food Secure Canada and CIHR to learn more about the new CIHR Environments and Health Signature Initiative for Intersectoral Prevention Research [Click to register] Webinar: Basic income - Giving Canadians a solid floor to stand on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 12:00 - 13:00 ET In this one hour webinar, Community Food Centres Canada will be joined by two esteemed panelists who are leading the charge for basic income: Hugh Segal and Dr. Andrew Pinto [Click to register] Webinar: Intersectoral Prevention Research Thursday, September 3, 13:00 - 14:30 ET The CIHR-Institute of Population and Public Health announce the launch of the Intersectoral Prevention Research funding opportunity, a key component of the CIHR Environments and Health Signature Initiative focusing on research in three priority areas: agri-food production, resource development and urban form. [Click to register] VIEW COMPLETE EVENTS CALENDAR