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Media Advisory: School Food Research Webinar
Media Advisory January 24th, 2022 For more information, contact: Dr. Amberley Ruetz, (519) 902-7977, amberley.ruetz@usask.ca FIRST...
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Jan 24, 20222 min read


Historic moment for school food in Canada
December 16, 2021 was a historic moment for school food in Canada as the federal government released the mandate letters to members of...
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Dec 17, 20212 min read


Big Picture Insights: Implementing a School Food Program for Canada
This year’s planning meeting for the Coalition for Healthy School Food began with a panel presentation from three speakers who shared...
Kirsti Tasala
Nov 30, 20213 min read


Liberal Platform Commitment: $1 billion over 5 years
In September, during the federal election campaign, the Coalition was pleased to see the Liberal Party’s platform commitment under School...
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Oct 25, 20211 min read


Post-election advocacy efforts and evolving School Food landscape during COVID
Notes from the Coalition for Healthy School Food meeting on October 29, 2021. The recording of this meeting can be accessed here. By...
Juliette Clochard
Oct 15, 20215 min read


Submission to the BC Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2022 Budget
The BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food urged the Government of British Columbia to build on existing commitments and...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read


Submission to the Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2022 Budget
In August 2021 the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted its Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read


School Food Program Innovation During COVID
On May 26, 2021, Coalition members from across Canada came together to hear how school food programs are adapting to Covid-19 restrictions.
Veronica Wahba
Sep 13, 20214 min read


Comprehensive, Integrated Food and Nutrition Programs in Canadian Schools
Last year, The Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph released Comprehensive, Integrated Food and Nutrition Programs in...
Chantelle Dacunha
Aug 26, 20214 min read


Coalition calls on all cities to support a Canada-wide Universal School Food Program
Municipal governments are standing up for children and youth health and well-being. June 15, 2021 - Great news for Toronto students and...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read


Working Towards a Comprehensive National School Food Program
On April 28th, 2021, Coalition members met to discuss how the Coalition can work towards a comprehensive national school food program...
Courtney-Brooke Laurie
Jun 3, 20215 min read


2021’s Virtual Great Big Crunch was a Great Big Hit
While the Great Big Crunch sure looked different this year, the first-ever virtual Canada-wide Great Big Crunch made some big noise for...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read


CODE-COMOH Letter to Ontario Premier re: the Importance of School Food Programs
On January 28, the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) and the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) sent a...
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Feb 24, 20213 min read


Watching Momentum Grow for Ontario Bill 216 - the Food Literacy for Students Act
On October 2020 Ontario MPP Daryl Kramp introduced Bill 216, the Food Literacy for Students Act in the Ontario Legislature.
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Feb 1, 20214 min read


BC Government Commits to Bring in Local School Meal Programs
The government in BC ran on a platform that included a commitment to “bring in local food programs in partnership with school districts”.
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Dec 15, 20202 min read


Embedding Anti-Racist Principles in School Food Programming
The Coalition for Healthy School Food organized two panel discussions during Food Secure Canada’s Cultivating Change event in November...
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Dec 4, 20207 min read


Serving Healthy School Food During COVID-19: A Guide
School food providers have had to adapt in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they had to figure out how to provide...
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Dec 3, 20201 min read


Webinar Recap: Indigenous-led School Food Programs; Bringing Indigenous Food Sovereignty to the Fore
Written by: Lindsay Goodridge, MPH (‘21) During the Cultivating Change webinar hosted by Food Secure Canada, attendees had the...
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Dec 2, 20204 min read


Standing Strong: How Coalition Members Continue to Adapt in the Face of Covid-19
By: Lindsay Goodridge, MPH (c) Covid-19 has presented a formidable challenge for school food programs looking to serve healthy food this...
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Oct 8, 20203 min read


Coalition calls for A National School Food Program to be included in the next Throne Speech
It's time to invest in the health and well-being of children and youth through an immediate commitment to a National School Food Program.
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Sep 11, 20202 min read
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