If the federal government truly wants to materially improve the lives of Canadians, the forthcoming national poverty reduction strategy must meet the following crucial criteria: it must be permanent; it must have measurable, optimistic yet pragmatic targets; and it must have real funding behind it.

The number of single, working-age adults accessing food banks has doubled since 2001, and this population now accounts for nearly half of households assisted by food banks. Nowhere to Turn examines the roots of this problem, and makes policy recommendations to help bring this population into the social and economic mainstream.

We make the case that Nutrition North Canada is a simple subsidy for northern retailers that has been built on a flawed, overly-ambitious policy rationale.

Northern Canadians face highly elevated levels of food insecurity. Particularly among First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations, a combination of low income, the high cost of store-bought foods, and decreased access to traditional foods has contributed to levels of food insecurity that are nothing short of a public health emergency.

Making hunger a priority during the 2015 federal election.

The idea that food banks create dependence among the people they help is a common one. Many see food banks as providing – to use a well-worn phrase – a "hand out, not a hand up."

This policy paper outlines a tax credit plan to help farmers who donate fresh food to food banks.

This policy paper outlines a plan to increase donations of essential food to food banks by food manufacturers.

It is more important than ever that Canada maximize the number of its working-age citizens who are able to play an active, productive role in the labour market.

As tax time approaches, the web is abuzz with advice on smart investing. RRSP, TFSA, RESP, bonds, mutual funds, GICs – it’s enough to make your head spin. Unfortunately, for a large number of Canadians it’s pretty much irrelevant.

Through its annual HungerCount survey, Food Banks Canada asks food banks, soup kitchens, and other food assistance programs to rate the five government policy changes they think would make the most difference in alleviating hunger in their communities.

The current national conversation about Canada’s retirement income system has been a great example of Canadians talking to each other about what really matters.