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Students Debate Food Security
This year, the Peel District School Board – one of the largest in the country – invited USC-Canada Executive Director Susan Walsh to deliver the keynote address for their 15th Annual Student Model United Nations (UN). Global food security was the hot topic, and Susan provided some valuable insights into world food issues. The Peel District serves a large and diverse suburban region just west of metropolitan Toronto.
Signs of Transformation
Every day, we’re seeing more and more signs that the local food movement is well on its way; growing firm roots. This recent Globe & Mail story is another signal of a positive big-picture change: our food system is transforming – and for the better. Read More…
A Growing Movement?
The first of several important new reports about Canadian agriculture and food that will be coming out in the coming weeks, Lauren Baker’s Menu 2020 offers a series of recommendations for coordinating the Ontario food system. Read more….
Record-breaking Run
Congratulations to all 20 members of our USC running team! Not only did they all complete their races last weekend, but they helped make it the most successful USC running fundraiser ever. We more than doubled last year’s total, with $8,450 received or pledged so far. A big thanks to all who donated. Read More…
Runners for Farmers
The weekend edition of the National Financial Post noted some wonderful support for USC’s Run for Biodiversity in the National Capital Marathon on May 30th. Ottawa Investment counsel firm Doherty and Associates Ltd has generously offered $100 for each of the first 20 USC runners who have signed up; a $2,000 pledge! Read the full story here, and consider supporting farmers in the global South with a pledge to these hardy “soles” for the big run.
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