✔︎ Bill C-322, National Framework for a School Food Program Act

Bill

Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Bill generally aligns with the 2021 mandate letter commitment instructing the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to “work with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and stakeholders to develop a National School Food Policy and to work toward a national school nutritious meal program.” The Bill generally aligns with the ongoing work to develop a National School Food Policy. Supporting the Bill is consistent with the work the government has undertaken over the past year with stakeholders, Indigenous partners and provinces and territories.

Passed.

Bill Status

At at consideration in committee in the House of Commons

✔︎ Bill C-252, Child Health Protection Act

Bill

Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children)

Vote

Yea.

Rationale

The Government supports sending Bill C-252 to Committee. The Bill is well-aligned with the Government’s commitment to promote healthy eating, and help prevent obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases.

Passed.

Bill Status

At second reading in the Senate