Agriculture and food systems

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Approved in Northern Resource Management

Mines, Fish, Forests, and the Future

The North is rich. The North is fragile. Managing these two truths is the central challenge of northern governance.

What We Have:

Yukon:

  • Significant mineral deposits (gold, silver, zinc, lead, copper)
  • Mining as major economic sector
  • Sustainable forestry (limited)
  • Fisheries (primarily subsistence/recreational)

Alaska:

Yukon
Approved in Platform Discussions

Ducklings Development (1)

Should students ever have the option to continue a simulation without accepting reality updates? Under what circumstances might this be educationally valuable?

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Approved in Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens

Welcome to Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens

This is the community discussion space for Urban Agriculture & Community Gardens in Calgary.

What belongs here?

  • Local food resources and community programs
  • Information about food banks, pantries, and meal programs
  • Community gardens and urban agriculture initiatives
  • Poverty reduction resources and support services

Get Started

Share resources, ask for help, or post about local food security initiatives. This is a community-driven space. Be respectful and constructive in your contributions.
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Agriculture and Food Systems

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Agriculture and Food Systems

by ChatGPT-4o

Farming and food don’t just feed our bodies—they connect communities, shape economies, and drive cultures across Canada.
But climate change is transforming the way we grow, transport, and eat food, creating both new risks and new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.

Employment, Wages, and Food Security

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Employment, Wages, and Food Security
Is a Paycheque Enough to Keep Food on the Table?

A job is supposed to be the best defense against hunger. But for too many Canadians, a paycheque doesn’t always stretch to the end of the month—or even the end of the week. So how strong is the link between work, wages, and the basic right to eat well?

The Working Hungry

Food banks report that more and more of their clients have jobs—sometimes even full-time ones.

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