Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News
Government commits to $1 billion over five years. To read more, click here: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7160384
Justin Trudeau announces national school food program amid rising grocery prices | Toronto Star
The Liberals estimate such a measure would give roughly 400,000 children access to healthier meals. To read more, click here: https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/justin-trudeau-announces-national-school-food-program-amid-rising-grocery-prices/article_4f072c14-f042-11ee-ad92-d337b49d7122.html
Ontario student nutrition programs grapple with nearly ‘limitless need’ | CityNews
This week, Student Nutrition Ontario’s Manager, Viviane Dégagné spoke with reporters about the challenges facing student nutrition programs in the wake of calls on the province to double their investment
Alberta government funding school nutrition programs | Lethbridge News Now
The Government of Alberta is investing $5 million to improve school nutrition programs. The one-time grant aims to expand the programs to provide more students with well-rounded meals and snacks
It is time to regulate prices of healthy food just like any other utility | Toronto Star
The government should require grocers to make the nutritious food basket available at prices that are affordable to families across the country. To read more, click here: https://apple.news/A_DwzZNCuRJCfCgYCpKt4_Q
Provincial funds sought for struggling School Nutrition Program | Sudbury.com
During this week’s provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs pre-budget consultation meeting in Sudbury, Student Nutrition Sudbury-Manitoulin requested a funding boost of $500K per year. To read more,