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Be heard this election + discover what each party has to say about food allergy

October 18, 2019

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The responses are in! Find out how the major national parties responded to our questionnaire on food allergy policy. We asked them whether they recognize food allergy as a public health issue, and if they support our National Food Allergy Action Plan.

We also asked for their positions and plans on availability and affordability of epinephrine, access to an allergist, food labelling reform, investments in food allergy research, and how to build food allergy awareness to better support families and prevent issues such as bullying.

We received responses from the Green Party, Liberals, and NDP. Just prior to the start of the election, we had a good conversation with the Conservative Party where they confirmed that they generally support the National Food Allergy Action Plan. We are waiting to hear back from the Bloc Québécois.

There is consensus across all parties on recognizing food allergy as a serious issue and on taking steps to help Canadians live well with this medical condition. Read each party’s response to our questionnaire.

Here are some of the key highlights:

LiberalNDPGreen
Agrees that food allergy
should be a public health priority
Supports the National
Food Allergy Action Plan
Commits to funding to
implement the National
Food Allergy Action Plan
Not stated
specifically
Commits to a national
pharmacare program
(making epinephrine
auto-injectors
accessible and
affordable)
Commits to improving
physician access
Commits to increasing
funding for research/
ensuring research for
food allergy continues
Not stated
specifically
Would investigate how to improve allergen
disclosure on foods
Not stated
specifically
Commits to expanding
mental health supports
for Canadians with food
allergy
Not stated
specifically
Commits to
collaborating on
initiatives to improve
quality of life for
Canadians with
food allergy
Supports a national
awareness campaign on food allergy
Not stated
specifically
Not stated
specifically

While some responses are less detailed than others, we are encouraged by the responses we have received from the parties.


Be heard this election

Voting day is Monday, October 21st! As this weekend is your final chance to make your voice heard, please call or visit your local federal candidates to share your food allergy story and to ask them to support our National Food Allergy Action Plan.

Your participation in #FoodAllergyVotes is instrumental in creating change!


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