Overview
This article argues that Canada’s 2025 federal budget does not effectively address food insecurity, despite rising need. It highlights that millions of Canadians are struggling to afford food, and that current government measures are too limited and temporary to make a real difference.
Key findings
Around 10 million Canadians live in food-insecure households
Food insecurity is at its highest level ever recorded
Policy considerations
Treat food security as a core economic policy issue, not a temporary crisis response
Program considerations
Move beyond short-term or symbolic programs
Target population
Low-income households
Intended audience
Policy Makers, Researchers
Geographic focus
Canada
Evidence type
Policy research
Source type
Policy brief
Language
English
Reference
Li, T. (2025). Ten million Canadians live in food-insecure households. The federal budget doesn’t help them. Policy Options, Institute for Research on Public Policy
