Brief - School Food - What is said in the Food Policy for Canada

Budget 2019 announces the Government’s intention to work with provinces and territories towards the creation of a National School Food Program.” The 2019 budget’s National School Food Program was embedded in the Canada Food Policy. [...] December 16, 2021 was a historic moment for school food in Canada as the federal government released the mandate letters to members of the cabinet, marking the first-ever inclusion of a commitment "to develop a National School Food Policy and work towards a national school nutritious meal program."  . [...] Minister of Families, Children and Social Development's Karina Gould mandate letter included: Work with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and stakeholders to develop a National School Food Policy and work toward a national school nutritious meal program.” Budget 2022 (Chapter 8, page 190) included a statement about school. [...] The recommendation is for the Government of Canada to work in partnership with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples and non-profit organizations to develop and implement a National School Nutritious Meal Program and related School Food Policy, in support of and in line with the evolving Food Policy for Canada. [...] Global School Meals Coalition: Actively participate as a member of the global School Meals Coalition to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive a healthy, nutritious meal in school by 2030.  School Food Policy: Proceed with the development of a more comprehensive National School Food Policy: a) addressing such factors as food literacy, local production and supply, and best practices.