In a world increasingly aware of environmental issues and the importance of supporting local economies, farmers’ and public markets in Canada are emerging as key players in the creation of stronger, ...

When Elder Shirley Williams tells the story of the Mnoomin, she says, there is no such thing as wild rice, just as there have never been wild Indians. The word Mnoomin, was translated by settlers as ...

In this article, we explore the fundamental principles of agroecology, its current state in Canada, and its important connection to sustainable food movements. “First and foremost, agroecology is ...

It took 3,500 people almost three years to come up with A People’s Food Policy for Canada. This grassroots response to the crises in our food systems – millions hungry, millions obese, declining ...

Our Vision: Zero hunger, healthy and safe food, sustainable food systems.

Our Vision: Zero hunger, healthy and safe food, sustainable food systems.

Canadians are concerned with the health and sustainability of the food they eat, and, as more and more people struggle to put good food on the table, our food system has become an issue of increasing ...

In April 2024, $1 billion dollars in federal funding for a National School Food Program was announced. Food Secure Canada and the Coalition for Healthy School Food celebrate this major victory. The ...

As Canadians continue to struggle to pay their grocery bills, it is heartening to see cross-party consensus on the need to tackle excessive profits and curb monopoly power. The recommendations from ...

Amidst the current multifaceted crises, the contemporary food system struggles to meet everyone’s needs. The socio-ecological transition demands a reevaluation of its sustainability and a ...

After a very active year, it was wonderful to gather with the incredible community of people who support and inspire Food Secure Canada. Among the many things to celebrate as we closed out 2022, we ...

Canada is in the middle of a housing crisis. The private sector has failed to fix the steep cost of housing, and many now recognize it as a market failure. Accordingly, in last year’s budget, the ...