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The triumph of American fascism
On October 27, 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—now president-elect—stood on a podium in Madison Square Garden, surrounded by thousands of fans.
External shocks will change the future of food—are you ready for it?
This edition of the Monitor is focused on one of my favourite topics, FOOD!
The future of food: Eat the rich?
My mother was born in 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression, on the drought-ravaged Prairies.
Breadbasket no more? The future of food could be grim
I grew up farming in Saskatchewan, in the heart of Canada’s Prairie grainland area—one of the world’s great “breadbaskets.” My family and I grew canola,…
The future of “fake meat”
TH: Demand for the alternative proteins market has been on the rise. What are they?
Public markets are a means to future food security
I come from a farming family in Saskatchewan, but like many across the country, we are no longer in the business. My grandparents were post-war…
Indigenous Foodways: Rooted in sustainability, reciprocity and respect
To truly grasp the concept of food as medicine and the future of food, it’s important to explore and weave the past, present, and future…
Building a just food system in Canada
The need for a more just food system that nourishes both people and planet has never been more evident.
Revolutionizing hospital food for a healthier, inclusive economy
For Canadian hospitals, food is an untapped opportunity to advance patient and planetary health. Despite how we relish food as a centerpiece of holiday gatherings…
An inclusive farm economy is the antidote to corporate concentration
Corporate concentration and the exercise of corporate power in the Canadian food system materially limits how farmers, food service workers, and consumers can participate in…
The Monitor – Winter 2025
Since the New Year is all about planning for what’s ahead, the January 2025 issue of the Monitor makes some bold predictions. (And provides a…
Trump’s tariff threat is about borders, not trade
Late Monday night, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to announce he would impose across-the-board 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico on…
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