Bits and Bytes | News from the Food Movement - September 2015
In this newsletter >> The Eat Think Vote campaign continues to build momentum – we’ve set a goal of 10,000 petition signatures to bring to Ottawa, our key food issues have been in the news, dozens of ETV events are planned across the country, and there are campaign focused webinars upcoming too. Read on for details and please mark the FSC AGM and Food Policy Forum in your calendar, Sunday November 15 in Montreal.
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EAT THINK VOTE ON THE ROAD TO OTTAWA: LET'S MAKE OUR VOICES HEARDWe have set a goal of 10,000 signatures for the Eat Think Vote petition to bring to the next government in Ottawa. Our movement is growing but it can only succeed if we recruit more signers. Please sign and share it with your friends and networks! [Help us reach 10,000 signatures]
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT EAT THINK VOTE EVENTSIn the coming weeks dozens of Eat Think Vote events will take place in parks, food centres, and even restaurants across Canada. The event formats come in different shapes and sizes including panel discussions, community meals, and candidates debates. [Read More] |
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BACK TO SCHOOL AND UNPACKING LUNCHThere is nothing more frustrating than throwing out the good, healthy food I pack for my kids everyday they go to school and they bring back home uneaten. What is a parent to do that cares about the health of their kids? [Read more] |
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IN THE NEWS: NATIONAL SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM AN URGENT NECESSITYCanada is currently one of the only industrialized countries without a national school food program, and we believe the time has come for one. [Read more] |
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IN THE NEWS: LACK OF PROPER ACCESS TO FOOD COSTS THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM-STUDYPeople who lack reliable access to sufficient, healthy food cost the health care system much more than individuals who are able to put good food on the table, according to a new study. [Read more] |
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IN THE NEWS: NUNAVUT'S FOOD CRISIS IS BECOMING AN ELECTION ISSUEWith sky-high grocery prices and increasing costs associated with hunting, it's not uncommon to hear stories of Nunavummiut concerned about their next meal. There are even accounts of people foraging in local landfills for food. [Read more] |
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[November 15th ✓] FSC's Annual General Meeting and Food Policy Forum Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Montreal Right after Changing the Menu Conference in Montreal, QC Venue to be confirmed Morning: Food Secure Canada’s AGM (members only) and Networking Lunch Afternoon: A Public Forum: the Election campaign and the Next Steps for Food Policy in Canada Coming on the heels of our first national election campaign, Eat Think Vote, people from across the country will reflect on what we accomplished, what we learned and what is next for food policy in Canada. Stay tuned!
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Upcoming EventsWebinar: A National Food Policy Council for CanadaFriday, September 25 FROM 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM ET What would a National Food Policy Council for Canada look like? The webinar will provide essential background on the issue and introduce Food Secure Canada's draft federal legislation to create this forum, modelling on previous para-governmental structures. Webinar: Basic income CFCCWednesday, September 30, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Community Food Centers Canada will be joined by two esteemed panelists who are leading the charge for basic income. Organic Week 2015September 19-27 Organic Week 2015, September 19-27 is shaping up to be the biggest organic promotion Canada has ever seen. Canada Organic Trade Association is working with CHFA, COG as well as regional organic associations to mobilize hundreds of events and retail promotions across Canada. |
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