BCC Rapport Annuel 2024 EN - Flipbook - Page 19
HIGHLIGHTS
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
DAY AT THE QUEBEC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
On November 8, 2023, the Club hosted a booth at the Quebec National
Assembly. During this event, we engaged in conversations with numerous MNAs
about the challenges of food insecurity within their respective constituencies.
These discussions strengthened our collaboration with policymakers and
highlighted the need for a national school food program. We shared our
expertise, presented the outcomes of our initiatives and emphasized the
positive impact our programs have on Quebec children and families.
Our presence at the National Assembly raised awareness among elected
officials about our mission and reinforced their commitment to supporting
initiatives that ensure every child has access to a nutritious breakfast. The
conversations led to the proposal of practical and achievable solutions to
address food insecurity, reaffirming the vital role that our mission plays in
building a more just and prosperous society.
HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT
FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN A NATIONAL SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM
On April 1, 2024, Breakfast Club of Canada celebrated the historic announcement of a $1 billion investment over five years by
the Government of Canada to establish the National School Food Program. This critical initiative highlights the commitment
to the well-being of children and aims to make life more affordable for Canadian families, as one in three children is at risk
of going to school on an empty stomach.
Tommy Kulczyk, President and CEO of the Club, and Judith Barry,
Co-Founder and Director of Government Relations, attended the
official announcement in Toronto, alongside Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Our presence at
the event underscores our key role in advancing school nutrition
on a national scale. The Club was also represented during similar
announcements in Winnipeg, Hamilton, Ottawa and Montreal.
In June 2024, the government published a policy framework outlining
the goals and guidelines of the National School Food Program. This
policy is based on recommendations from the “What We Heard”
report, published in November 2023, which compiled the feedback
and needs expressed by communities across the country.
With this new policy, Canada is finally joining joins other G7
countries by establishing a foundation upon which all stakeholders
in the ecosystem can continue to build toward the ultimate goal of
providing nutritious food access to help every child in the country. In
the meantime, however, much remains to be done, and many children
across Canada still lack access to these essential services and start
their school day on an empty stomach.
2023–2024 ACTIVITY REPORT
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