An Act to develop a national school food program for children
Bill C-212 was an NDP Private Member's Bill establishing a National School Food Program for K-12 students across Canada. Sponsored by MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway). The Trudeau government adopted the substance in the 2024 federal budget, announcing a $1-billion National School Food Program over five years with the first agreements signed with British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI in 2024. The program targets feeding 400,000 more children annually. Canada is the only G7 country without a permanent national school food program. C-212 itself did not pass third reading but was substantively delivered through the budget.
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Would establish a permanent National School Food Program for K-12 students across Canada. Tabled by NDP MP Don Davies. The Trudeau government adopted the substance in the 2024 federal budget with a $1 billion commitment over five years, targeting 400,000 more children fed annually. First agreements signed with BC, Newfoundland, and PEI in 2024. Canada is the only G7 country without a permanent national school food program. The bill itself did not pass but was substantively delivered through the budget.
Issues this bill touches
- Youth & Future Generations
School food program PMB. Precursor of C-322.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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