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Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food program – National

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Ottawa unveils B for national school food program – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is pledging $1 billion over the next five years for a national school food program in the upcoming budget, as Canadian families struggle to afford the rising cost of groceries. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement in Toronto on Easter Monday, saying … Read more

Ottawa receives national school food proposal ahead of federal budget – National

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Ottawa receives national school food proposal ahead of federal budget – National

A framework for a national school food program has landed on the desk of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and with the federal budget just weeks away advocates hope the proposal will get the green light. The proposed plan comes as food prices continue to cause political headaches for governments across the country, said Tyler Meredith, … Read more