The State of School Food Programming in Canada in 2023/24
We are delighted to share the State of School Food Programming in Canada 2023/24. This map is created by Dr. Amberley Ruetz .
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Coalition Team
Aug 132 min read
Submission to the Federal Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2025 Budget
In August 2024, the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted its Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of...
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Jul 102 min read
The Power of Student Voice
On June 20th, 2024, the federal government launched its National School Food Policy. What was remarkable is that PM Trudeau and Deputy PM...
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Coalition Team
Jul 32 min read
Karma Closet: improving student’s access to healthy food at Northumberland Regional High School
By: Lindsay Corbin, Coordinator of the NS Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food. Photo Credit : Sarah Jordan Saltwire Jordan...
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Jun 204 min read
Release of the National School Food Policy!
June 20, 2024, will be remembered as another historic day for Canadian children and youth. After including a $1 billion commitment over...
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Coalition Team
May 305 min read
Bill C-322: support from the Coalition for Healthy School Food - Brent Mansfield’s opening statement to HUMA Committee Meeting - May 23, 2024
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher, Co-Founder of LunchLAB and BC Chapter of Coalition for Healthy School Food On Thursday,...
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Coalition Team
May 84 min read
A National School Food Program in federal Budget 2024, and next steps for the Coalition
by: Carolyn Webb, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator On April 16, 2024, the Canadian government took a historic initiative by including...
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Coalition Team
May 13 min read
Provinces, Territories, Municipalities invest $280M+ annually in school food
By : Sarah Keyes, Ontario Chapter Coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food The Coalition for Healthy School Food has been...
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Coalition Team
Apr 163 min read
Next step for a National School Food Program Post-Budget 2024: Look to the Premiers
OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, a network of over 450 organizational members and endorsers, applauds the...
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Coalition Team
Apr 18 min read
Coalition for Healthy School Food enthusiastically welcomes investment in a National School Food Program
TORONTO, April 1, 2024 - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, Canada’s largest school food network, welcomes, with great enthusiasm,...
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Coalition Team
Mar 12 min read
The Great Big Munch: Exploring Cultural Roots Through Bananas
By: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate at the University of Toronto Photo credit: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics...
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Coalition Team
Feb 271 min read
Submission to inform Ontario Budget 2024
The Ontario Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food has submitted its recommendations to inform the 2024 Ontario budget. The...
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Coalition Team
Feb 162 min read
New Research: The Economic Rationale for Investing in School Meal Programs for Canada
By: Dr. Amberley Ruetz Illustration by: Dr. Alexandra Sawatzky, Arrell Food Institute School food practitioners and researchers know the...
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Coalition Team
Jan 251 min read
School Food Program Implementation FAQ
We've been getting many different questions about how the Coalition envisions the development of a National School Food Program. In...
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Coalition Team
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Petition e-4586: Government response disappointing and lacks commitment
In September, the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted a House of Commons Petition to the Minister of Families, Children and...
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Coalition Team
Dec 8, 20234 min read
Reflection : Going the Distance to Ottawa!
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher (K-7), Lord Roberts Elementary School, Vancouver, B.C. Photo caption: Immaculata High...
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Coalition Team
Dec 7, 20232 min read
A historic step towards a universal school food program in Quebec
Montreal, November 30, 2023 - On November 22, Chantier PASUQ successfully held the first-ever Forum on School Food in Quebec, bringing...
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Coalition Team
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Going the Distance to Ottawa: Students Speak Out for School Food!
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher (K-7), Lord Roberts Elementary School, Vancouver, B.C. Read the official press release On...
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Coalition Team
Nov 8, 20232 min read
House of Commons e-Petition
By: Sarah Keyes, Ontario Chapter Coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food Photo caption (from left to right): Danielle...
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Coalition Team
Nov 7, 20233 min read
First Global School Meals Summit in Paris, France
By: Dr. Amberley Ruetz On October 18-19, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted 59 countries along with 150 non-governmental...
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