Commentary: Rod MacRae The federal government has responded to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food report on A Food Policy for Canada (see earlier post this site). The House Committee held hearings in the fall of 2017 and reported in December with 21 recommendations. Because the federal government has missed all […]
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Multistakeholder alliance releases report on food policy governance
The case for a national food policy council
House of Commons Ag committee releases report
Committee makes 21 recommendations related to a national food policy.
Globe and Mail writes about a National Food Policy Council
The Globe and Mail reports on a multistakeholder alliance promoting a national food policy council.
Federal government announces food policy consultation
From an AAFC communique: Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced today that the Government of Canada is launching consultations to support the development of A Food Policy for Canada. Online consultations are now open and Canadians are encouraged to share their input to help shape a food policy that will cover the entire food […]