Stratford House of Blessing Encouraged by National Food Security Strategy

Stratford House of Blessing encouraged by national Food Security Strategy

A couple of weeks after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country’s new Food Security Strategy, a spokesperson for Stratford House of Blessing food bank is taking that $3-billion plan as a sign the federal government is taking the issue of food insecurity seriously, even if it might take a while for prices to fall.

Canada's National Food Strategy Includes Helping Food Businesses Meet Federal Requirements For Cross-border Sales

Ottawa – Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada’s National Food Security Strategy through which the government intends to expand the market for independent retailers, boost domestic food production, and build a more independent and affordable food system. The plan, backed by more than $3 billion in funding over 10 years, includes cutting red tape to help provincially licensed food businesses meet federal requirements so that a Canadian produ…