Sharing Perspectives for a Canadian National Food Strategy
Myles Frosst On February 9th, Health Canada announced online consumer consultations for Front-of-Package (FOP) labelling, The intended purpose for the use of labelling regulations is to encourage Canadians to choose healthier foods, to reduce sodium, sugar and saturated fat consumption, and to incentivize companies to formulate healthier processed foods Whether or not (a) labelling will accomplish that … Read more
The CFA AGM (February 27 – March 1) is one opportunity for leaders in the Canadian agri-food production to discuss possibilities of a National Food Policy and governance. Among the presenters are: Carla Ventin (Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC); Murad Al-Katib (President, AGT and Chair of the Economic Strategy – … Read more
Food Secure Canada and CFICE (Community-First: Impacts of Community Engagement, Carelton University), are hosting a Roundtable event exploring the theme of governance within the upcoming Governing a Food Policy for Canada: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation, in Ottawa on Friday March 23rd. Co-sponsors: Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE), Food Secure Canada, Faculty of Public Affairs (Carleton … Read more
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/once-at-odds-diverse-groups-seek-to-form-council-to-inform-new-national-food-policy/article37364289/
Producers and processors, academe, and food security advocates, supported by philanthropic foundations propose a possible governance structure (i.e. a National Food Policy Council) to ensure an effective National Food Policy.