CANADIAN FOOD SNAPSHOTS
Canada’s food systems are complex, multifaceted, and – let’s face it – difficult to understand. So, in an effort to provide a “snapshot” of food systems and food-related issues in our country, we asked ourselves and our volunteers questions like:
“What is agri-food? What are food systems?”
“What do sustainable and unsustainable food systems look like?”
“What about animal agriculture?”
“Are there jobs in sustainable food systems in our country?”
The result? This page, filled with infographics created from 2021-2024 by volunteers so that you can better understand Canadian food.
All infographics were created by youth volunteers Alyssa Yin, Karen Zhu, and Alyssa Horton. You can click each to enlarge. Information is based on the most recent available information at time of creation (2021-2024). Please see bottom of page for list of references used in their creation.
REFERENCES
6 Ways to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Your Community (GoodRx Health, 2021)
8 Out of 10 Canadian Restaurants Say.. (Restaurants Canada, 2018)
15 quick tips for reducing food waste and becoming a Food hero (FAO, 2020)
Agriculture and Food (The Canadian Encyclopedia, 2019)
Agriculture in Canada (The Canadian Encyclopedia, 2020)
Agriculture Sector in Canada: By the Numbers (Canada Action, 2019)
All About Food: Exploring Canada’s Food Systems (AITC, 2014).
Current State of Sustainable Food in Canada (Food Policy for Canada).
Environmental Impacts of Food Production (Maple Ridge BC).
Facts and Figures About Canadian Field Crop Farming in Canada (Farm & Food Care Ontario, 2017)
Fast Facts About Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry (CAHRC, 2021).
Food Prices Are Not The Only Obstacle To Achieving Food Security (Dalhousie University, 2023)
How Does The Food System Work? (Stray Dog Institute, 2021)
How Many Canadians Are Affected By Household Food Insecurity? (Proof, n.d.)
Our Story. (Restaurants Canada, n.d.).
Stats are on the Menu (Statistics Canada, 2021)
Sustainable vs. Unsustainable Food Consumption Behaviour (Bianca et al., 2020).
The Basics of Food Security (World Vision, 2023)
What Can Be Done To Reduce Food Insecurity In Canada? (Proof, n.d.)
Food loss and waste (Canada.ca, 2022)
What makes up a food system? (Sustainable Food Center, 2020)
What’s the Difference Between Food Waste and Food Loss? (The Spoon, 2020)