Ontario strikes $108.5M school food program deal with feds to provide 9.8 million meals a year – CBC

Nov 22, 2024

Federal families minister says deal will feed an additional 160,000 kids a meal

Ontario has reached an agreement with the federal government that will see $108.5 million roll out over the next three years to help fund a school food program in the province.

Officials said the money represents a first round of funding, with federal support for the program in the years ahead still to be negotiated.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds announced the agreement with Ontario in Brampton, Friday morning.

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