What are the key features of the new program?
• focus on the most nutritious perishable foods for healthy eating; • higher rate of subsidy for the most nutritious perishable foods; • retention of personal orders; • cost efficient modes of transportation for non-perishable and non-food items; • introduction of community and retail-based nutrition education initiatives; • creation of an Advisory Board to improve program governance; • increased level of transparency for the subsidy resulting in accountability for the parties involved. How will the new program operate? The new program will shorten the supply chain and reduce the handling of fresh foods destined for the North. The Government of Canada will provide funding directly to retailers and wholesalers who already ship large volumes of food and goods to the North. Arrangements with retailers and wholesalers will set out the responsibilities for program accountability and transparency. Food suppliers will receive funding based on the total per kilogram weight of eligible foods sh
