What's missing from Canada's Food Security Plan?

What's missing from Canada's Food Security Plan?

Canadians across the country continue to feel the pinch at the grocery store. To address this, the federal government announced its $3B food security strategy. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University, says it's a positive step, but the strategy is missing a clear, long-term vision. He joins Tamara Cherry to discuss what changes Canada needs to make to improve food security.

The long history behind Alberta separatism

As Alberta grapples with renewed separatist sentiment and questions about its future, Tyler Dawson's new book, The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won’t Go Away, explores why these tensions keep returning. He traces the movement's roots back more than a century and argues today's debate is part of a much longer story of Western alienation and Alberta identity.

Wedding bells and concerts: Catching up with Jeffery Straker

It's been a while since Tamara caught up with Jeffery Straker, Saskatchewan pianist and singer-songwriter. He joins us now to discuss his upcoming shows and his exciting summer wedding plans!

The battle against teen vaping

Ontario schools are installing vape detectors in washrooms in an effort to curb teen vaping and make students feel safer at school. But while the technology may help catch students in the act, it also raises a bigger question: why are so many young people vaping in the first place, and what can parents, schools, and policymakers do about it? Tamara speaks with Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society.

The big city: A conversation with Regina's Mayor

Tamara sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Tamara's and your questions and gives an update on the city's state of affairs.