The Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council was initially described as a promising example of government engagement. But both it and the Food Policy for Canada have yet to reach their full potential.
Tag Archives food
OPINION: Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council a collaborative approach to strengthening food systems
Groceries in Canada: Price fixing our daily bread
Canada’s lack of grocery competition is pushing the price of keeping food on the table out of reach for Canadians
Lack of competition among Canada’s grocery companies is making food prices unaffordable for Canadians.
Sandwiches and wraps keep farmers fuelled during seeding
Canadian farmers work long hours during seeding; these sandwich and wrap ideas are easy field meals that work as hard as they do
Canadian farmers work long hours during seeding; these sandwich and wrap ideas are easy field meals that work as hard as they do.
Local produce an excellent option
Canadian grown vegetables are available year-round
You can support Canadian agriculture by purchasing your groceries locally, with fresh produce available from Canadian suppliers in your area.
Scientific truth on life support when it comes to food
Does food science still matter in an era when influencers get more air time than medical researchers?
Food science research from Harvard would once have been able to sway more public opinion. In the age of social media and influencers, those days are gone.
Beat the New Year’s diet hype
The New Year’s fad diet hype wave is coming and rural families aren’t immune: Don’t fall for it.
Searching for consistent food security in the north
Northern and remote areas, especially Indigenous communities, need more food security support, speaker says, but logistical challenges abound
Northern and remote areas, especially Indigenous communities, need more food security support, speaker says, but logistical challenges abound.
Local agriculture on the table with Great Tastes of Manitoba
Great Tastes of Manitoba highlights Manitoba’s wealth of agricultural production and the delicious things you can make with ingredients grown close to home
Great Tastes of Manitoba highlights Manitoba’s wealth of agricultural production and the delicious things you can make with ingredients grown close to home
Public trust in food system sees sharp decline
Canadians are now more cynical about food and farming according to Canadian Centre for Food Integrity data
Canadians are more cynical about food and farming than they have been in previous years according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity.
Winter squash and pumpkin recipes top notch for fall meals
Pumpkins and squash deserve centre stage on your dinner table: Here are tips and recipes to make it happen
Winter squash and fresh pumpkin can be transformed into a wide range of cozy, hearty, warm, delicious additions to your fall menu.
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
