District of Squamish Food Charter

Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt
economic development;   Farmers are better connected to consumers through farm markets, Community Supported Agriculture, and school/work meal and information programs.
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Farmers’ roles as environmental stewards are protected and financially supported
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Agricultural resources including water, land, and the knowledge of farmers are protected.
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;   Regulations strengthen the capacity of local farmers to produce and reach their markets.
food production;

GE/GMO;

seeds;

 Existing agricultural production and land is protected from genetically modified seed.
economic development; local food culture; A “buy local” campaign that promotes local food production and consumption has expanded.

education;

First Nations and indigenous food systems;

local food culture;

seeds;

 Traditional teachings about food preservation, seed saving, eating seasonally, and eating locally will be encouraged and supported.
food sales, access, and procurement; local procurement; Institutional buyers such as hospitals and universities have the flexibility and incentive to buy more local products.
 

research and data collection;

climate change and greenhouse gases;

 Ongoing research ensures long-term food security in the face of a changing climate.

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

First Nations and indigenous food systems;

 partnerships/ advocacy/liaising; First Nations and the district work together to create collaborative
opportunities that provide learning and positive outcomes toward food security in the region
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;   Squamish is committed to strengthening socially just and ecologically resilient food systems around the world.
waste management; food recovery/gleaning/donation; ‘Waste’ Food is re-distributed (including farmers, grocers, restaurants, farmers markets, homes, gardens) to feed those in need.
  local food culture; Families, congregations and communities of interest have opportunities to gather, share food and celebrate their cultures.
food sales, access, and procurement;   Food programs progression is supported from survival needs to programs of self sufficiency for all community members. 

Municipality:
District of Squamish

Document Type:
Food Charter

Level of Government:
Municipal

Topic(s):

Economic Development
n
Education
n
First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems
n
Food Production
n
Food Sales, Access & Procurement
n
Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development
n
Waste Management
n
Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management
n

Sub-topic(s):

climate change and greenhouse gases
n
food recovery/gleaning/donation
n
GE/GMO
n
local food culture
n
local procurement
n
partnerships/advocacy/liaising
n
research and data collection
n
seeds
n
wildlife and ecosystem management
n

Policy URL:
http://www.squamishfoodpolicycouncil.com/researchreports.html

Policy File:

Region:
Squamish-Lillooet

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
2015

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
10,000 – 24,999