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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 through ecological and sustainable means.
In food sovereignty, instead of producing food that is dictated by market and corporation demands, the decision is left to producers, distributors, and consumers. The food systems and policies being followed are dependent on these three major elements.
It even goes …

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. It aims to improve the current food production and systems in the country.
Biotechnology (CBAN)
This network is about research and studying further the impacts of genetic modification when it comes to farming and food production.
Provincial / Territorial …

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 Eating Strategy.
Canada released a new Food Guide and regulations on trans fat were introduced. Strong leadership is needed this time to protect the public and keep public interest. If Canada wants healthier people, communities, and economies, then a transition to a better and more sustainable food …

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 and interest of the Canadian government.
The event paved the way for the creation of a rationale and framework which highlights the actions of the government and its long-term plans when it comes to food policies and approaches. For the actions covering 2019 to 2024, a total of $134.4 million …

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 of Canada’s food system will help deal with other urgent issues in the environment, economy, and health sector, too.
A campaign involving Five Big Ideas aims to reach the federal policymakers to have a better food system.
1. Realize the human right to food
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Community and Networks

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. It aims to improve the current food production and systems in the country.
Biotechnology (CBAN)
This network is about research and studying further the impacts of genetic modification when it comes to farming and food production.
Provincial / Territorial …

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 food system, issues relating to people of colour, Black communities, and indigenous people should be tackled.
Questions such as the following can help us see the bigger picture:

Who makes the decisions when it comes to food?
Who can …

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 food because its food system needs to be stabilized. Canada is a top exporter in agriculture, but four million Canadians struggle when it comes to food security. Especially in indigenous populations, food insecurity is rampant, and hunger is widespread in Canada’s northern …

The 10 Best Foods to Avoid Vaping and Save Your Lungs

When done correctly and safely, vaping is often recognized as a healthier or better alternative to smoking tobacco. However, just because you’re going for your vape for the 40th time doesn’t really mean you don’t have to care about your lungs’ safety. After all, Bargain E-Juice is still inhaling foreign substances, and the long-term consequences of our current fav pastime are obscured by the greasy cloak of time.
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15 November, 2021

What Does the Federal Budget Mean for the Food Movement?

The social movements are being attended by the Canadian government and proof for this is the provision of a budget to address food security concerns.
Canadians living in poverty and those that have been severely affected by the pandemic have received a budget that will support these individuals. There has been also an allocation for the North part of Canada and to the indigenous community.
Moreover, the government finally understands that nature-based solutions can successfully address our climate change and economic targets. With this, new funding has been provided to support farmers and protect farms, as well as to power …

24 October, 2021

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

As Canada is on the road to recovering from the pandemic, a lot of strategies and priorities are being proposed that should be looked into as we move forward. Quebec has been one of the places where the crisis is overwhelming. This sparked conversations on how Canada can better take care of individuals hit hardly by the pandemic.
There are a lot of valuable lessons we can learn from Quebec when it comes to sustainable food and building a suitable system for everyone.
Encourage buying local
Quebec has placed a dedicated station where consumers can buy local produce. Online tools are also maximized to give way for …

15 October, 2021