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• Staff Report - Update

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Date: April 19, 2011
To: Board of Health
From: Medical Officer of Health
Wards: All

SUMMARY

This report provides an update on the Toronto Food Strategy and an overview of some of the key initiatives emerging from the work. Since the release of the June 2010 “Cultivating Food Connections” report, staff have been leading, facilitating and supporting the implementation of numerous food initiatives. The report's six priority areas and proposed actions have served as important guidance for priority setting.

Much of the effort has focused on mapping access to healthy food across Toronto and a community food skills and employability pilot. The Food Strategy will continue to pursue activities based on the vision laid out in the "Cultivating Food Connections" report, but also those inspired and informed by ongoing engagement with residents, community organizations and City staff.

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