Taste of Change

During the first global forum on food sovereignty back in 2007, food sovereignty has been defined. Food sovereignty equals the right of people to get access to healthy food. People should have the means to have food that are culturally appropriate. One of the concerns in food sovereignty is to ensure that the production is […]

Taste of Change has several networks that allow you to get in touch with people with the same interest, discuss valuable topics, and exchange ideas about current issues. Our community of networks connects people across Canada. Institutional Food Program The goal of this program is to expand the sources of sustainable and fresh food within […]

Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau helped set new priorities for the incoming health minister a few years ago. Trudeau had big ideas on how to address public health concerns through offering healthy food choices. Diet is found to be a crucial cause of death in many Canadians, and this compelled the government to promote Canada’s Healthy […]

First National Food Policy for Canada

It was on June 17, 2019, when Canada launched its food policy in Montreal initiated by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau. The call for a national food policy started way back in 2001. The event has been significant because after nearly 20 years food-related societal challenges are beginning to earn the spotlight […]

Five Big Ideas for a Better Food System

Food sustainability has now become an increasing concern for Canadians. With more people struggling to put healthy food on their tables, this topic has earned an increasing priority. It was also found out that unhealthy and processed foods are currently the cause of a high number of deaths in the country. Therefore, addressing the needs […]

Community and Networks

Food Justice

To eliminate inequities and disparities in the current food system, Food Justice is designed to ensure that food is shared fairly. Power dynamics significantly influence food beginning from growing food to production to transportation to distribution, power dynamics. The concept of food justice lingers on addressing colonialism and racism. To reach a just and sustainable […]

National Food Policy Primer

The current government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tasked the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food to lead the creation of a Food Policy for Canada. From thousands of feedbacks from public consultations, finally, the government is allocating funds for these initiatives. Why is a National Food Policy needed? Canada needs a national policy on […]

What Does the Federal Budget Mean for the Food Movement?

Working Together to Build Sustainable Food Systems: A View from Quebec

3 Key Opportunities After 2020 Throne Speech