พอดคาสท์ Canadian Food Focus ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Guest Episode: How are foodborne illness investigations conducted? 28:58

19d ago28:58

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Can you imagine a team of detectives tirelessly working around the clock to solve mysteries that affect public health? On today’s podcast we’re shedding light on foodborne illness investigations in a guest podcast episode from Inspect and Protect, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s podcast with hosts Michelle Strong and Greg Rogers. Today’s expe…

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Guest Episode: What do the dates on our food mean? 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Do you ever wonder what all those dates on your food mean? What's safe to eat and what should you toss? Today, we're discussing food date labeling with a guest podcast episode from Inspect and Protect, The Canadian Food inspection Agency podcast with hosts Greg Rogers and Michelle Strong. Today, Laura Reid, a date labeling expert from the Canadian …

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How does food policy affect food choices? 36:27

3M ago36:27

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The role of any food system is to serve the end consumer. In the past, farmers, food processors, and retailers responded to the demand of consumers. Supply follows demand. For the most part Canada has kept a very scientific based approach to policy making when it comes to food and how food is grown. However, there is concern with a bit of a deviati…

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What is a Smart Farm? 27:26

5M ago27:26

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We live in an age where technology is ever changing. Advancements in communication, transportation and health care seem to be seen and understood across this country, but what about new tech when it comes to food production? Olds College in Olds, Alberta specializes in testing new technologies that can be implemented on Canadian farms and ranches. …

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What is Vertical Farming? 33:20

6M ago33:20

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One of the biggest risks in producing food is the weather. Uncertainty around rain, heat, frost, wind and other weather-related disasters results in a lot of sleepless nights for farmers and ranchers in this country. But what if we take the largest risk out of the equation? Vertical farming has been developing throughout Canada as a method to reduc…

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Disrupting for Reproductive Justice 50:23

6M ago50:23

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Many public health practitioners provide a range of supports focused on sexual and reproductive health. Listen to this episode to hear about how Dr. Saraswathi Vedam and her team at the Birth Place Lab are disrupting the status quo for reproductive health research in Canada by intentionally centring the voices and priorities of communities that are…

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Disrupting for Health Care for All 58:53

6M ago58:53

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Check out this episode to learn from Chloé Cébron and Shezeen Suleman who are part of a growing movement mobilizing for the right to health care for all people living in Canada, regardless of immigration status. In this episode, Chloé, the director of policy and advocacy at Médecins du Monde, shares lessons from a successful advocacy campaign to ex…

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What are the best practices for preserving food? 36:12

7M ago36:12

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With increases in food costs in recent years and the desire to eat healthier, canning foods to preserve them is a topic of interest for Canadians. People want to understand what is in the food they eat and where their food comes from. This podcast explores the topic of canning and the safety and science behind it as well as best practices for makin…

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Disrupting for Racial & Climate Justice 1:00:43

7M ago1:00:43

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As Director of the Community Climate Resilience Lab, Dr. Imara Rolston recognizes that the climate crisis is a health emergency that will disproportionally impact racialized communities. Listen to this episode to hear how Imara and his team are bringing together non-profit leaders, grassroots leaders, academics, and policy makers and creating a Tor…

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How sustainable is Canadian agriculture at producing cereals, pulses and oilseeds? 35:08

8M ago35:08

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Canadians have continued to move further and further away from food production. We can see this in our expanding urban centers and less individuals growing the food we consume. This has led to more discussions about consuming food that is more sustainable. Not only sustainable environmentally, but also economically and socially. The Global Institut…

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Disrupting for Disability Without Poverty 57:45

8M ago57:45

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Transcript (PDF or download Word document) As the National Director of Disability Without Poverty, Rabia Khedr is building a vibrant intersectional movement led by people with disabilities to end disability poverty through a new federal Canada Disability Benefit. Listen to this episode to learn from Rabia about why this benefit is so necessary and …

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Disrupting for African Nova Scotian Food Sovereignty 59:03

8M ago59:03

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Wendie Wilson is a mother, educator, artist, writer, community advocate and a member of the African Nova Scotian and Black Food Sovereignty working group for the Halifax region’s JustFOOD Action Plan, alongside registered dietitian Nickaya Parris. In this episode, Wendie and Nickaya provide a window into the transformative work happening to advance…

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What’s with all the different types of eggs? 30:46

9M ago30:46

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Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein. In Canada, when we go to the grocery store there are so many different egg options available. We get a choice when it comes to egg size, egg colour, eggs based on different housing system, certified organic eggs, eggs enriched with Omega 3 or enriched with Vitamin D. In today's podcast, we will …

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Disrupting Environmental Racism 59:30

9M ago59:30

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As founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities and Community Health (ENRICH) Project, Dr. Ingrid Waldron works alongside African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaw communities to disrupt environmental racism as a necessary part of the environmental justice movement. In this episode, Ingrid positions environmental racism…

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Introducing Mind the Disruption Season 2 2:43

9M ago2:43

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Welcome back! In the second season of Mind the Disruption, we explore social movements for social justice: groups of people working together to build collective power for change. In each episode, you’ll hear from someone – a disruptor - who works with others to challenge the status quo because they have a deep shared conviction that a healthier, mo…

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What do Canadians think about our food system and farming practices? 32:25

9M ago32:25

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There is a widening disconnect between those who grow food and those who consume food in Canada. To better communicate to Canadians, we must understand what their perceptions are of the food industry. Each year the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity performs a country wide survey to get a gauge on what Canadian consumers think about our food system…

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How is the agriculture industry managing plastic waste? 34:39

11M ago34:39

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The agriculture industry is not dissimilar from other industries in Canada. We produce many different products but through the production of food, there is often some form of inorganic waste that is generated. To protect the environment and manage different aspects of primary production, we currently use plastics, and lots of them. Barry Friesen is…

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Can I eat meat as part of a balanced diet? 33:44

12M ago33:44

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We truly are lucky here in Canada to enjoy many different food choices for our diets. Questions do arise on different proteins we consume: how much is enough, what do we need and are plant and animal-based proteins the same? Long-time dietitian and mother, Carol Harrison, answers these questions through a fun and meaningful dialogue about how meat …

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How are broiler chickens raised in Canada? 29:08

1y ago29:08

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As more and more Canadians become removed from farms and ranches, many people have questions about how animals are being raised on Canadian farms. Tiffany Martinka is active on social media and has made a point of sharing how their family farm takes care of their chickens. In this podcast, Tiffany explains the audited programs that all Canadian far…

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Are grocery prices going to continue to rise? 33:50

1y ago33:50

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Since Covid, we have seen dramatic increases in the price of our food. Every family is feeling the pinch at the grocery store. John Scott has spent his entire career analyzing food prices, grocery changes and consumer trends. He will explain what has led to the current situation and what to expect at the grocery store in the future. Host: Clinton M…

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How do you spot nutrition misinformation? 30:52

1y ago30:52

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Erin MacGregor is a registered dietitian and passionate food and science communicator. Based on Erin’s experience and education in the food industry she will help us understand what we can look for as we read food-related information and make better purchasing decisions. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain…

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Why do people fear their food? 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

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Researcher and author Timothy Caulfield explains why there is a fear of food in today’s society. He points out how important it is to reflect on information before passing it on and think about the body of evidence rather than the attention-grabbing headlines. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family far…

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How has the science of producing food changed? 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Ian Affleck discusses how science has played a pivotal role in ensuring Canadians have safe, affordable and abundant food. The advancements in plant breeding to gene editing have ensured Canadian farmers can use modern technology in an effort to be more environmentally friendly and produce the food the world needs. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Mon…

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Why does the soil matter? 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Soil health is essential to the prosperity of feeding a growing global population. Jake Leguee, a Saskatchewan grain farmer, explains how farmers have adopted new technologies over the past generations, increasingly focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef…

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Bonus Episode: Tackling weight discrimination in nutrition and public health 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

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Registered dietitian Lillian Yin joins us to talk about why weight discrimination is so harmful. She shares her vision for a nourishing future of public health and nutrition, as well as practical ways to challenge weight bias and discrimination in our daily lives and areas of work. Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to rel…

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Bonus episode: Building health equity-focused public health organizations 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

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Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to release bonus content from three episodes. This standalone episode features more from former Chief Nursing Officer Heather Lokko who was a reflective guest on Episode 3 Disrupting the Status Quo in Public Health. Listen to this episode to learn about implementing health equity and anti…

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How do you stay healthy? 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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In this podcast Patricia Chuey will outline six healthy eating truths that you can adopt in your own life. They include overall health, veggies and fruits in your diet, purchasing quality products, ensuring your or someone in your household is cooking, avoid fad diets and remember that healthy aging is possible! Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchu…

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Bonus episode: Taking intersectoral action to drive decent work 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

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Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to release bonus content from three episodes. This standalone episode features more from Medical Officer of Health Dr. Monika Dutt who was a reflective guest on Episode 1 Disrupting Gig Work. Listen to this bonus episode to learn about how public health can collaborate with worker-led org…

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How has innovation changed dairy farms? 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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New technologies and innovation are pivotal to ensuring that the farms remain sustainable now and into the future. In this podcast Andrew Campbell, aka Fresh Air Farmer, describes the new dairy barn his family built. Andrew discusses how the new technologies have resulted in more cow comfort and less energy use. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchu…

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Disrupting Colonialism for Two-Spirit Health 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

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Harlan Pruden is Nehiyô/First Nations Cree, Two-Spirit, and a dedicated disruptor of settler colonialism, homophobia, and transphobia with the goal of creating better tomorrows with and for Two-Spirit communities. Listen to this episode to hear how Harlan found his purpose of creating affirming spaces for Two-Spirit people, and to explore how we as…

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How can you eat better every day? 29:52

2y ago29:52

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Trying to make sense of Canada’s Food Guide and how to implement some of their recommendations? We had questions too and sought the expertise of Sue Mah, a registered dietitian from the Toronto area. Sue will walk through seven different, easy to implement tips, that will allow each of us can eat better and live a healthier life. Host: Clinton Monc…

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Are cattle raised sustainably and humanely? 31:00

2y ago31:00

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Consumers often wonder what is being done to ensure cattle are raised sustainably and humanely. Rancher Erika Stewart explains the audited Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program for Canadian cattle producers. The program focuses on three main practices: animal care, food safety and environmental stewardship to demonstrate to consumers the lev…

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How do you save money at the grocery store? 32:20

2y ago32:20

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This podcast walks through different ways that you can make the most of your food budget in times of inflationary pressures. Shannon Crocker provides helpful hints that will allow you to be a sharper shopper, while also providing the nutrition you need for your family. Host: Clinton Monchuk Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain f…

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Disrupting Food Insecurity & Fat Phobia 1:00:23

2y ago1:00:23

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Paul Taylor, the former head of FoodShare and a life-long anti-poverty activist, dismantles the barriers – include fat phobia and weight bias – that constrain people’s access to food on their own terms. Listen to this episode to hear Paul’s story, learn about FoodShare’s commitment to food justice, body liberation and fat acceptance, and reflect on…

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Automation and AI 41:04

2y ago41:04

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Where is Automation and AI taking humanity? Will we have everything we need at our finger tips or will humans loose their ability to create things of value?

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Died Suddenly(Stew Peters film) 37:26

2y ago37:26

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I have been waiting for a good debunking of this film. I have yet to find a good one. This episodes explains the attempts at debunking the film and why they aren't that great of a debunking at all.

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2022 in the Rear View (Ukraine, Twitter Files, Housing Crash, Food Crisis) 58:08

2y ago58:08

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This episode discusses some of the major events of 2022 and what we can expect moving into 2023. Will Russia and the USA end up in direct war? What can we learn from the Twitter Files? Will there be a Housing Market Crash?

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Disrupting Migrant Work 54:25

2y ago54:25

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Sarom Rho is a migrant and a community organizer who unites with other migrant workers to mobilize for full and permanent immigration status for all in Canada. Listen to this episode to learn from Sarom about the ways in which immigration status, employment and health are linked, and to consider why a global approach to local public health practice…

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Disrupting the Status Quo in Public Health 54:51

2y ago54:51

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Samiya Abdi has trained thousands of public health practitioners to recognize the power that each of us has to do something different in the face of health inequities and injustice. Listen to this episode to learn from both Samiya and Heather Lokko – two seasoned public health professionals working at the provincial and local levels – about how to …

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Disrupting Whiteness 1:06:03

2y ago1:06:03

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Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh has been raising tough conversations about Whiteness, White Supremacy and racism for over ten years in a public health field that often insisted it wasn't ready. Listen to this episode to hear Sume’s story and then reflect on disrupting Whiteness in public health and the nursing field with public health nurses Mandy Walker and Hann…

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Disrupting Gig Work 55:40

2y ago55:40

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Jennifer Scott delivers food on her bike in Toronto and organizes with other gig workers to fight against the challenging – and often unsafe and harmful – employer practice of misclassifying workers. Listen to this episode to hear Jennifer’s story and reflect on why healthy working conditions are essential for public health with Medical Officer of …

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Welcome to the Ask A Farmer Podcast 0:31

2y ago0:31

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Welcome to the Ask a Farmer Podcast hosted by Canadian farmer, Clinton Monchuk. In this podcast Clinton will talk with food and farming experts to answer questions about how your food is grown and raised in Canada. Host: Clinton Monchuk Episode Credits: Research and writing by Dorothy Long and Penny Eaton, Produced and edited by Angela Larson, Musi…

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Trailer 2:43

2+ y ago2:43

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Welcome to Mind the Disruption. This is a show about people who refuse to accept things as they are. It's about people pushing for better health for all. It's about people like us who have a deep desire to build a healthier, more just world. Episodes coming in Fall 2022. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Mind the Disruption is a podcast by th…