A single seed holds the power to transform acres of land. In the same way, one policy shift or bold investment in agriculture can reshape a nation's food future.
In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, MP Michael Coteau brings you inside Canada's food conversation from the federal level to the grassroots. As Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, he explains how precision farming, AI-driven technology, and smarter regulations can strengthen Canada's competitiveness while keeping food safe and accessible.
You'll hear how school nutrition programs change children's lives, why Canada's national school food program matters, and how community-based growing builds resilience. Michael makes a compelling case that food sovereignty begins locally, scales nationally, and contributes globally.
Consider how you can help build a food system that is smarter, stronger, and truly Canadian. Tune in to the full episode of From Seed to System: Rethinking Food Security in Canada.
Michael Coteau is the Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Woburn and currently serves as Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. In this role, he helps lead national conversations on food security, sustainable agriculture, and innovation across Canada's food systems. Prior to federal politics, Michael served for a decade as a Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario, holding key cabinet portfolios including Children and Youth Services and Community and Social Services. His public service career began as a Toronto District School Board trustee, where he championed youth opportunity and equity. Michael's leadership reflects a systems-level approach to rethinking how Canada grows, distributes, and secures food for the future.
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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto's first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.
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