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Online Harms Bill

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Marketing to Kids

Health & Nutrition

Screen Time & Attention Span

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Healthy Families

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Gender Equality in Sport

National Child Day: Our Future Our Responsibility

Jordan's Principle

Orange Shirt Day

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Federal Election 2025

Strategic Planning 2025

International Womens Day

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Education Around the World

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US Election’s Impact on Canadians

Women’s Rights and Discrimination

Bill C-18/Online News

Youth Activism Summit Recommendations

National Strategy for Children and Youth

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Global Democracy

Voting Age & Democratic Engagement

Digital Rights & Safety

#Elxn44 2021 Federal Election

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Children's Rights

2SLGBTQIA+ Rights

Neurodivergence and Autism Poll

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Climate Change & COP28

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth

Indigenous Issues & Reconciliation

2SLGBTQIA+ Issues

Report Card 17: Environment

Immigration & Newcomers

Gender Issues & Equality

Access to Programs and Services

Systemic Racism

Health & Well-Being

Nutrition and food access

March 9, 2026

196

RESPONDERS

93%

RESPONSE RATE

15%

26

77%

137

8%

14

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

Food insecurity means not having reliable access to enough affordable, quality, and nutritious food. Do you think food insecurity is an issue for young people in Canada today?

196 responded out of 211 polled

2

How often do you worry that you’re not eating enough healthy food?

197 responded out of 200 polled

3

What do you think is the biggest barrier to healthy eating for young people?

187 responded out of 198 polled

4

In your view, how have rising food prices affected young people in Canada the most?

176 responded out of 190 polled

5

Canada’s National School Food Program supports provinces and territories in providing food to students at school. Before today, have you heard of Canada’s National School Food Program?

171 responded out of 179 polled

6

How important do you think a National School Food Program is for students in Canada?

173 responded out of 175 polled

7

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements: "Healthy food should be more affordable than less healthy food options."

165 responded out of 169 polled

8

“Policies that affect food prices should consider how they impact young people and families.”

162 responded out of 166 polled

9

What support or resources would help you make healthier food choices?

148 responded out of 162 polled

10

What is one policy or program change that could improve healthy food access for young people in Canada?

138 responded out of 148 polled

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