C-212School Food Program for Children Act
An Act to develop a national school food program for children
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on December 14, 2021
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since December 14, 2021
What it does
Requires the health minister to develop a national school food program and report to Parliament on its design and later review.
What it does
- Requires the Minister of Health to work with provincial health and education officials and other stakeholders to develop a school food program for all children in Canada.
- Sets out that the program must define healthy food using Canada’s Food Guide, build on existing school food programs, and use best practices from other places.
- Requires the minister to assess whether Ottawa should create grants and cost-sharing with provinces so the program has little or no direct cost to children or families.
- Promotes evidence-based healthy food education in schools across Canada.
- Requires a report on the program within one year, then a review within five years, with both reports tabled in Parliament and posted online.
Who it affects
- Children in Canada
- Families
- Provincial governments
- Schools
- Health and education officials
Background
The bill says the program is meant to ensure that all children in Canada have access to healthy food.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.