Policy Briefing Note Summary: Bill 216 – Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020
June 30, 2021
With support from 35 Canadian organizations, this policy briefing note: Examines the concept of food literacy comprehensively by defining the concept and developing a food literacy framework; Outlines key recommendations, considerations, and opportunities for roll-out; Examines desired food literacy competencies; Identifies food literacy links and gaps […]
Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020
February 6, 2021
The Education Act is amended to provide that curriculum guidelines shall require that courses of study be developed in experiential food literacy education and healthy eating for every grade from grade 1 through grade 12. The courses of study must ensure that students are given opportunities […]
Note Politique/Programmes n° 150 : Politique concernant les aliments et les boissons dans les écoles
January 5, 2018
Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Education to document Ontario’s School Food and Beverage Policy (PPM150). The policy was announced in January 2010 and took effect on September 1, 2011.This memorandum is also available in English.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Restaurants
December 12, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to regulated restaurants.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Cafeteria-Style Food Service Premises
November 29, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to cafeteria-style food service premises.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Quick Service Restaurants
October 17, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to quick service restaurants.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Movie Theatres
September 21, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to regulated movie theatres.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Convenience Stores
September 4, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to regulated convenience stores.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act for Self-Serve Items
August 28, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to regulated food service premises offering self-serve food and beverage items for sale.
Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 – Application of the Act in Grocery Stores
July 30, 2017
This fact sheet is intended to help food service premises owners and operators, public health stakeholders, and the general public understand, implement and enforce Ontario’s menu labelling legislation as it may apply to regulated grocery stores.