Call to Action: The CTF/FCE calls on the federal government to fund a Pan-Canadian School Food Program
Ottawa, March 12, 2024 – Canada is among the world’s top 10 wealthiest countries; and yet, millions of students are going to school hungry and under nourished. This needs to change.
Regardless of geography or family income, every child deserves access to healthy and nutritious meals at school.
As record number of families are grappling with the skyrocketing cost of living, it is imperative that the federal government take action to make life more affordable: this includes ensuring students in our public education system are well-fed. The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland to ensure that a Pan-Canadian School Food Program is included in Budget 2024.
Join our call to ensure all students in Canada have access to nutritious food.
“When students are not fed, classrooms suffer. A Pan-Canadian School Food Program would alleviate food insecurity and contribute to a healthier school environment for all.”
Heidi Yetman, President, CTF/FCE
Email your Member of Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, urging them to ensure that a Pan-Canadian School Food Program is included in Budget 2024.
About the CTF/FCE
Founded in 1920, the CTF/FCE is a national alliance of provincial and territorial teachers’ organizations that represent over 365,000 teachers and education workers across Canada. The CTF/FCE is also an affiliate of Education International, which represents more than 32-million educators.
Media contact
Nika Quintao, Director of Public Affairs
Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE)
Contact
Mobile: 613-606-7809
