The Food Action Research Centre (FoodARC) is a research centre committed to research and action to build food security in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Halifax, NS
Joined May 2010
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'“This is a crisis,” [Regehr] said. “This is a time when paradigm-shifting change has to happen.”'
#BasicIncome #FoodSecurity #socialjustice #equity #cdnpoli
.@JustinTrudeau @Bill_Morneau why are we not talking about universal basic income for all Canadians?
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Our latest newsletter is out now!
See our message about the COVID-19 pandemic and food insecurity, learn about our recent projects, and read some news related to our work.
#foodsecurity #COVID19
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.@DevetRobert To put that in perspective, a 2017 report by @FoodARC on food security in NS shows how at the end of the month a household of four relying on income assistance would be $51 in the red even without buying any food at all. #COVID19NS #nspoli nsadvocate.org/2020/03/19/co…
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Our latest report found that 4.4 million Canadians live with inadequate access to food due to financial constraints. That's more than ever before recorded—and the problem is only getting worse. @UpstreamAction @CBCNL @maywarren11 bit.ly/2W6uoO6
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Just announced! Our 2020 funding round. Could your #NovaScotia community benefit from access to post-secondary faculty and student expertise? Read on, or go to actionresearch.ca to find out more.
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There are long-term costs to #poverty:
"the report also found those receiving basic income had better mental and physical health, fewer hospital emergency visits, more stable housing and an improved sense of well-being" #BasicIncome #foodsecurity #cdnpoli
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“There is a staggering affordability problem for social assistance recipients. Their monthly incomes are hundreds and hundreds of dollars per month below what they need to be to afford a minimally nutritious diet.”
See our related work: foodarc.ca/projects/voices-f…
#poverty #nspoli
Nova Scotia budget leaves poorest worse off, says human rights lawyer thechronicleherald.ca/news/l…
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Stats Can reporting a drop in the national #poverty rate, BUT "other measures, such as being able to afford housing and a set collection of healthy foods, moved in the opposite direction." #cdnpoli #foodsecurity
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Plan to attend the 40th @AcadiaU @AcadiaScience Huggins Science Seminar on Mon, Mar 2 at 7pm with @jessfanzo from @JohnsHopkins speaking on ‘Eating in the Anthropocene.’ @AcadiaNutrition is excited to have Dr. Fanzo share her knowledge on such a timely topic. All are welcome!
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Joining @FranklyLess who’s doing Grand Rounds @IWKHealthCentre on child & family poverty.
Important to share this information with clinical staff.
Poverty is a critical determinant of health.
Report: policyalternatives.ca/public… #sdoh #endpoverty
"In order to bring about a real solution that tackles the root cause of food insecurity, we first need to realize that our current approach is merely a stop-gap to address a much larger systemic issue."
For Black History Month, the Institute is excited to launch its second series of bold policy solutions needed to tackle anti-Black racism.
The first for #BHM2020 is by @RobertsMelana on Black food insecurity in Canada and tackling its systemic roots: broadbentinstitute.ca/black_…
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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Dr. Tarasuk, University of Toronto, and Dr. Urquia, University of Manitoba, invite applications for two post-doctoral fellowships in the Epidemiology of Food Insecurity and Health. Link to full posting details: ow.ly/aSdJ50xZWeL
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‘You can’t be surprised’: Child poverty in Nova Scotia affects 1 in 4 kids signalhfx.ca/child-poverty-i…
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Thank you PROOF for this important analysis about the impact of income redistribution. Government transfers work to reduce poverty and food insecurity. Enhancing and indexing the NS child benefit is long overdue!
The rate of severe food insecurity dropped by 1/3 among low-income families after the introduction of the Canada Child Benefit in 2016, showing that #foodinsecurity can be reduced by improving vulnerable families’ economic circumstances. Learn more: ow.ly/9nRw50x5PPs
This!
Eliminating poverty makes economic sense.
"The cost of providing adequate nutrition for all regardless of ability to pay is a smart investment that would save a lot more money in health-care spending down the road."
#FoodSecurity #HealthCare #Poverty #nspoli
The latest from @nightshiftMD Good nutrition means longer life, says Canadian study | CBC Radio cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/good-…
Important #FoodSecurity work from @proofcanada discussing the impact of the Canada Child Benefit for low-income families -- it makes a difference, but not enough.
Learn about our related work here: foodarc.ca/projects/voices-f…
#cdnpoli #poverty #nspoli
While the CCB reduced severe #foodinsecurity for some families, it was not enough for them to become food secure. This suggests that the amount of the CCB targeted to very low-income households must be raised to lift them out of food insecurity altogether. ow.ly/5y3d50x5QEN
Thanks @chrisstoodley_ for this great article on the panel!
did you know that out of the provinces, Nova Scotia has the highest percentage of food insecure households?
in Canada, Nunavut has the highest at 49.4% (!!)
a panel discussed “The Human Right to Food” last week 🍎🥬
read more on @signalhfx
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