Local Government Food Policy Database
Calgary Food System Assessment and Action Plan, Calgary, Alberta
| Jurisdiction Name | Calgary |
| State / Province | AB |
| Country | Canada |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 1,239,220 |
| Population Range | 1 million or more |
| Year | 2012 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | plan |
| GFC Topic | community food connections, community food production, community food security |
| Keywords | city, distribution, evaluation, food access, food consumption, food insecurity, food production, food security, food system, food systems, food systems plan, food systems planning, food waste reduction, land use, local food system, plan, retail, sustainable local food system, urban agriculture |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | City of Calgary Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | City of Calgary, Calgary Food Committee |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development; Alberta Health Services |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
The plan provides a baseline analysis of Calgary’s food system in order to identify issues, areas of opportunity, and gaps between the city’s current food system and previously identified targets. The plan also includes community action plans to develop and implement effective food practices at a localized level. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.calgary.ca/CA/cmo/Pages/Calgary-Food-System-Assessment-and-Action-Plan.aspx# |
