Northerners know best about what it takes to combat food insecurity, and the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to improve accessibility and affordability of food in Northern communities. The most innovative solutions are often found in the community and municipal organizations that deal with these issues everyday, know their clientele, and leverage local knowledge and resources.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the Government of Canada is investing $235,000 towards a two-year project by Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre (QCFC). This investment will support the centre in building renovations and equipment purchases to transform an existing space in its facility to become a bulk food and dry goods store available to all Iqaluit residents.
This new space will include food options that can be purchased on a "pay what you can" scale to support food insecure individuals in Iqaluit. It will also support QCFC's existing food programs and will improve access to good, nutritious food for all residents.
By working together with all levels of government to support innovative and tailored solutions that benefit communities, the Government of Canada is continuing its commitment to addressing food insecurity across the North.
