Food insecurity is on the rise in Canada. During the pandemic, it increased by 39 per cent, affecting one in seven Canadians. Far too many people can’t afford good food, or they worry about running out with no money to buy more. We know what needs to change. There’s no time to lose. We need the federal government to take the lead in addressing the real causes of food insecurity. And with a federal election happening, it’s time to get loud about food insecurity. How the parties stack up on food insecurity Want to know how the different parties promise to address poverty and food insecurity? We read through & analyzed all of their platforms to show you how they stack up when it comes to putting more money in people’s pockets and strengthening social programs. Read our platform analysis & share it with friends or family before Election Day. Get loud & get out the vote Get loud this election! Ask your local candidate to commit to policy changes that will help make sure all Canadians can put good food on the table. And get out the vote in your community! We’ve got everything you need to get loud on the issues, organize an all-candidates event, engage with local media, and get out the vote. Make noise on social media Social copy + images Talk about the issues + Issues slide deck + Food insecurity backgrounder Get local media Local media tipsheet Host an all-candidates event +All candidates event toolkit +Event flyer Get out the vote + Voter registration info flyer + Voter registration and get-out-the-vote tipsheet Demystify voting + Vote PopUp Kit (EN) + Vote PopUp Kit (FR)