VoteON for food and farming
The provincial election is on!
Join with organizations across Ontario asking their candidates what they will do to support healthy, thriving local food systems.
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Food System Policy Priorities
Strengthen Ontario’s food resources so we can Buy Local!
- Invest in local food: farmers, fishers, harvesters, processors, retailers
- Guarantee public sector purchasing of local food and farm products
Support New Entrants in farming, fishing and harvesting, and Protect Foodland
- Change land-use policy to protect foodland (farms, forests, waters)
- Support new entrants through long-term affordable land access, training and capital grants
Reduce poverty, improve working conditions and ensure affordable housing to increase food security
- Align Ontario Works rates with the cost of living and index them to inflation.
- Advocate for Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) to provide stable financial support for all Ontarians.
- End tied work permits for migrant farm and food workers and provide healthcare access regardless of status.
Prioritize Indigenous Food Sovereignty
- Bring provincial policies in alignment with Indigenous Treaty Rights
- Ensure Meaningful Indigenous Representation and Ensure a sufficient Indigenous Affairs Budget.
Invest in Community-based School Food and Education Programs
- Commit to increased community-based investment to ensure adequate school programs and experiential education.
Ensure Communities Can Grow and Harvest Our Own Food
- Include food production in provincial emergency preparedness plans and integrate it significantly into public infrastructure designs.
Shift Wasted Food to Become an Asset for Ontario
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