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What is food security? a. A financial instrument which derives its value from the supply and demand of food-related commodities b. The ability of all people to have access to safe, healthy and sufficient food c. A discipline focusing on the safe handling, preparation and consumption of food products d. A diet method that involves getting a lock for the refrigerator

What does CSA stand for? a. Community-Supported Agriculture b. Culinary Standards Association d. Canadian Supermarket Association e. Canadian Sustainable Agriculture

How many people use food banks in Ontario every month? a. 25,100 b. 119,000 c. 402,000 d. 623,000

What is specified in Canada’s Student Nutrition Program? a. Low-income students must be provided with a free lunch b. All Canadian students must be provided with 2 healthy meals a day c. Ketchup is not a vegetable d. Nothing – Canada doesn’t have a Student Nutrition Program.

Which Ontario-grown foods are available in October? a. asparagus, cherries and peas b. apples, carrots and grapes c. blueberries, peaches and raspberries d. mangoes, papayas and avocados

What was the average Canadian farmer’s income last year? a. -$20,000 b. $20,000 c. $57,000 d. $125,000

In the 1950s, families spent 40% of their income on food. Which percentage do families spend today? a. 11% b. 26% c. 42% d. 57%

How much do diet-related diseases cost Ontarians every year? a. at least $57 million b. at least $105 million c. at least $354 million d. at least $657 million

What is the average age of a Canadian farmer? a. 31 b. 39 c. 46 d. 53

What is the number one employer in the Greater Toronto Area? a. Auto industry b. Banking c. Food processing and farming d. Justin Bieber

How many meals does the Ontario government provide for its hospitals and long-term care facilities? a. 467,000 b. 46 million c. 115 million d. None

How much do ecosystem services in the Greenbelt contribute to the Ontario economy a. $76 million b. $542 million c. $2.6 billion d. $3.5 billion

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Dear Member of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, I am writing to tell you that I support the Local Food Act because I believe that food and farming are vital to Ontario’s economic future, its environmental resilience, and the health of its communities. I strongly encourage you and your party to pass the Local Food Act because it will have significant positive outcomes for: The Economy: By shifting purchases towards local food, the Act will have a direct economic impact. Local food purchases keep Ontario farmers in business and keep dollars in Ontario that have economic spin offs in such areas as processing and retail. Health: The Local Food Act is a great opportunity to get more healthy foods like fresh Ontario fruits and vegetables onto the plates of Ontario children, adults, and families, whether at home, at school, in a hospital, or eating out at a restaurant. By making it easier to purchase healthy, locally grown foods, Ontario can take a proactive approach to reducing healthcare costs by combating high rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes through promoting healthier diets for citizens. The Environment: By supporting local farmers, this Act would enhance the diversity and robustness of the local food system, reducing the distance that food travels in the journey from farm to plate and making Ontario more resilient in the face of climate change. While the Local Food Act is certainly a step in the right direction, I also ask that you take additional action to make the Act even more robust so that Ontarians can benefit to the fullest extent possible. In particular, I would like you to include measures in the Act that: 1) Increase public understanding of the food system and how food choices impact health, the environment, and the economy, such as through incorporating food education into the curriculum. 2) Take action to ensure that all Ontarians have access to, and the means to obtain, safe, healthy, local and culturally acceptable foods. 3) Increase the capacity of local food and farming enterprises to grow the economy by focusing on regional economic development. 4) Include measures to value sustainable farming practices and the agricultural landscape, which will go a long way in ensuring the sustainability of agricultural lands and increase resilience in the face of climate change. For more information on the purpose and significance of a Local Food Act for Ontario, as well as specific recommendations in developing such policy, please visit Sustain Ontario’s Good Food Policies page. Sincerely,
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