A new strategy from Canada’s national Inuit organization spells out a plan to tackle food insecurity in Inuit communities and calls on the federal government to address what it calls a national public health crisis. It also makes 33 recommendations to federal, territorial and provincial governments to address food insecurity through policies such as food programs, transportation costs and education. Obed said the document is also meant to educate Canadians living outside of Inuit Nunangat about the ongoing food security crisis. “Inuit food insecurity is not a new issue, and it amounts to a shameful human rights violation that Canada is legally obligated to remedy. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: thestar July 12, 2021 16:18 UTC