Bonus Live Event: Hunger in a Time of Rising Food Costs: The Immediate and Sustained impact of Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is not just a social issue — it’s an economic, health, and productivity challenge with lasting consequences for Canada.
In this special live event hosted by the IFSD—in partnership with the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security and the Office of Research and Public Policy Outreach at the University of Ottawa—leading researchers, economists, and practitioners examine the real cost and consequences of food insecurity in Canada — from its impact on health systems and labour markets to the long‑term impacts for children, households, and communities.
The event is moderated by Adrian Harewood (Journalist and Associate Professor at Carleton University) and features:
- A conversation with Dr. Valerie Tarasuk (Professor Emerita, University of Toronto) on the drivers and health costs of food insecurity
- A panel discussion with Geranda Notten (Full professor, University of Ottawa), Rebekah Young (Vice-President, Scotiabank), and Natalie Spooner (Interim CEO, Ottawa Food Bank) on worsening food insecurity and the health, economic, and policy consequences for Canada.
The cross-sector event explores why food insecurity has risen so sharply in Canada, its impacts on health, dignity, well‑being, and economic security, and what policy tools can actually make a difference.
📍 Recorded live at the University of Ottawa
Hosted by the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD)
Hosted by the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD)
