Governments of Canada and Quebec reach bilateral agreement on school food
March 7, 2025 (Montreal, Quebec) Employment and Social Development Canada
School food programs prevent food insecurity, provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year and foster academic success.
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Bernard Drainville, Quebec's Minister of Education, announced an agreement between the Governments of Canada and Quebec under the National School Food Program, while respecting Quebec's exclusive jurisdiction in education.
Through this agreement, the Government of Canada will provide approximately $65.2 million over the next three years in federal support for the government of Quebec's school food programs. The agreement also recognizes Quebec's jurisdiction in education. This federal investment will support and improve school food services in Quebec, while providing more students in Quebec with nutritious meals and snacks while at school, giving them the best possible opportunity to learn, grow and reach their full potential.
