The upcoming election is a chance to learn about the candidates in your riding and find out who is committed to meeting the needs of your community. Federal candidates and their parties make decisions that impact food security, income support, housing, and affordability.
Your federal representatives make decisions that affect income support, housing, and access to food. That’s why it’s important to learn about the candidates in your riding and where they stand on these urgent issues.
Learn more about the Ottawa Food Bank’s network in your riding here.
The cost-of-living crisis and its symptoms, like skyrocketing visits to food banks, affect us all. Canadians struggle to afford housing costs, fuel, heat, and food. By getting involved, you can help ensure that food security and affordability for all are priorities. A great way to do this is by attending an all-candidates debate in your riding or reaching out to candidates directly.
Engaging with Your Federal Candidates
During an election, federal candidates often host all-candidates debates, town halls, and community events where you can hear their platforms and ask questions. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about the people running to represent you—and to let them know what issues matter most.
Key Questions to Ask Your Candidates
We encourage you to ask your federal candidates where they stand on food security and poverty reduction, whether you are eligible to vote or not. Here are some key questions to consider:
What will your party do to strengthen income security programs, such as the Canada Child Benefit and the new Canada Disability Benefit, to ensure no one is left behind?
What will your party do to fix Employment Insurance and ensure more workers get the support they need during tough times?
Will your party introduce a Groceries and Essentials Benefit to help low-income Canadians afford basic necessities?
What concrete steps will your party take to protect workers and households from these economic shocks?
How will your party ensure every Canadian has access to affordable, safe housing without sacrificing basic needs like food?
Will your party commit to stable, long-term funding for food banks and food security initiatives while working toward eliminating the need for food banks altogether?
Will your party commit to this target, and if so, how do you plan to achieve it?
What will your party do to address food insecurity among these groups and tackle systemic racism?
Your voice matters.
By asking these questions, you can support Ottawa’s network of food programs by helping to make food security a priority in this election. Your advocacy can push federal candidates to take action on food insecurity, affordability, and poverty reduction.
Here’s how you can take action today:
Visit Elections Canada to check your riding, candidates, and voting details.
Learn more about how the Ottawa Food Bank’s network is supporting your community.
Join Food Banks Canada in calling for real action on food insecurity. Take the Pledge.
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