Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal recently decided that two constitutional challenges against the government’s inadequate climate policies can go to trial. This is a positive step towards
#ClimateJustice, explained in this
#ConversationCanada article
https://theconversation.com/how-canadian-courts-are-taking-on-climate-change-220090
How Canadian courts are taking on climate change
A recent Federal Court of Appeal decision opens the door for more climate cases to be brought before the courts. Will they answer the call?
The #UpLiftPartnership is a School-Community-University partnership promoting the health and learning of children and youth in #NovaScotia using a #HealthPromotingSchools approach. This #ConversationCanada article offers some examples of how children and youth in schools across the province are leading the way to promote their health and learning while developing #GreenSkills. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthLead #UpLiftNS #SDOH
https://theconversation.com/from-outdoor-classrooms-to-gardens-how-nova-scotia-youth-are-creating-healthier-school-communities-210585
From outdoor classrooms to gardens, how Nova Scotia youth are creating healthier school communities
Involving youth in promoting health in schools can catalyze students’ ability to bring about positive change. On International Youth Day and year round, more adults could lift up youth voices.
Read about how a team of researchers have built Canada's first national cycling map in this article from the #ConversationCanada. It provides a clear window into the current state of #cycling infrastructure in #Canada, which leaves a lot to be desired. https://theconversation.com/how-canadas-first-national-cycling-map-will-benefit-both-riders-and-public-planners-208347
#BikeFriendlyCanada
#BikeTooter
#activetravel
#ClimateAction
How Canada's first national cycling map will benefit both riders and public planners
Cycling in Canada has been experiencing a great boom in recent years. Yet, there was no consistent and complete way to measure cycling infrastructure, until now.
The Canadian government will soon be releasing a report on consultations for a national
#SchoolFoodPolicy. In this
#ConversationCanada article, my colleagues and I sound the alarm on the power of the
#FoodIndustry in shaping diets to the detriment of health. We offer three steps the federal government must take to prevent corporate influence in the development of a
#NationalSchoolProgram in
#Canada.
#SDOH #CDOH #ChildHealth #SchoolFood https://theconversation.com/school-approved-cheetos-why-we-must-protect-school-food-from-corporate-interests-209724
School-approved Cheetos? Why we must protect school food from corporate interests
An effective national school food program can help build the foundations for a healthy population. That’s why Ottawa must limit the influence of the food industry on a national school food program.
Sara FL Kirk