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Bill C-322

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 03, 2024
National Framework for a School Food Program Act
  • Bill C-322, also known as the National Framework for a School Food Program Act, aims to establish a national framework for a school food program in Canada. The goal is to ensure that all children in Canada have access to healthy food. The bill recognizes that many families in Canada struggle to obtain enough nutritious food, with one in five children reporting going to school or bed hungry due to lack of food at home. The bill highlights the importance of a healthy diet in childhood for overall health and success. While some provinces and territories have school meal programs, they only reach about 21% of school-aged children. The bill acknowledges that education and health fall under provincial jurisdiction, and developing a national school food program will require collaboration with all provinces and territories. The bill mandates the Minister of Employment and Social Development, in consultation with the Minister of Health, represen
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A steelman argument in favor of this bill could be: Implementing a national framework to establish a school food program is essential to addressing the issue of food insecurity among Canadian children. The preamble of the bill highlights the alarming statistics regarding childhood hunger in Canada, emphasizing the importance of ensuring all children have access to healthy food. By developing a national framework, the government can effectively coordinate efforts and resources to reach a greater number of children in need. The bill acknowledges that education and health fall under provincial jurisdiction and recognizes the need for collaboration with all provinces and territories. This demonstrates a commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure the success and effectiveness of the program. The inclusion of representatives from Indigenous governing bodies also acknowledges the unique needs and priorities of First Nations, Inuit

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman argument opposing Bill C-322: While the intentions behind Bill C-322 are noble, there are several concerns that must be addressed. Firstly, the development of a national framework for a school food program would require significant financial resources. The implementation and maintenance of such a program would place a burden on taxpayers and could result in increased taxes or reallocation of funds from other areas, potentially impacting essential services. Additionally, the responsibility for education and health is already under provincial jurisdiction, and implementing a national program would infringe upon this jurisdiction. Each province has unique circumstances and needs, and a one-size-fits-all approach may not be suitable or effective. It would be more appropriate for provinces and territories to address the issue of food insecurity individually, based on their specific needs and resources. Furthermore, the effectiven

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 03, 2024
Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
Re. Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program
  • Report 24 presented to the House
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)
Re. Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program
  • Report 23 presented to the House
  • Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, your Committee is requesting an extension of thirty sitting days to consider Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program, referred to the Committee on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
    To give the Bill the consideration it requires and that the Chair present this request to the House, your Committee therefore requests an extension of thirty sitting days.
    A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No 114) is tabled.
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House Motion No. 478

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Dec. 6, 2023, 4 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-322, An Act to develop a national framework to establish a school food program
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  • That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

House Third Reading
  • Dec. 6, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • In Progress
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House First Reading
  • March 9, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed
House Second Reading
  • March 9, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed