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The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security hosts third Food Security Symposium

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Accelerating action on food insecurity in Canada, impacting 5.8 million people

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  • Accelerating action on food insecurity in Canada, impacting 5.8 million people
    TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") hosted its annual Food Security Symposium on Tuesday, bringing together more than 130 participants from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors representing a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and interests.
  • Global stressors, an unprecedented pandemic, and record-high costs of living are resulting in unprecedented food bank use and increasing food insecurity.
  • Dr. Andrew Boozary, Founding Executive Director, UHN Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine
    "When I was a young food security advocate, I felt overwhelmed by the magnitude of improving food security and food sovereignty.
  • Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion, NOSM University
    The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.

BMO marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with $600,000 in donations to Indigenous organizations across Canada

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Through consultation with BMO's Indigenous Advisory Council, this commitment supports seven organizations that promote healing and advance cultural reclamation

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  • Through consultation with BMO's Indigenous Advisory Council, this commitment supports seven organizations that promote healing and advance cultural reclamation
    TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2021 /CNW/ - To commemorate the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, BMO today announced $600,000 in donations to Indigenous organizations across Canada.
  • "These donations recognize the need for a holistic approach to empowerment and reflect the ongoing, collaborative partnership that underlies BMO's relationship with Indigenous communities.
  • The fund is the only one of its kind in Canada that is national, Indigenous-led and accessible to all Indigenous communities.
  • On September 30, along with the rest of Canada, BMO's employees in Canada will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an occasion to reflect on our shared history and its impacts and reaffirm our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.