Olivia Chow, a candidate in Toronto’s mayoral race, unveiled a proposal to create a universal student nutrition program that would supply free meals to every public school student across the city. The plan is presented as a core element of her campaign platform, promising a citywide free lunch program should she be elected mayor.
Critics, including her chief rival and a group of experts, have raised concerns about how the initiative would be financed, questioning the viability of funding such a program without additional resources.
The proposal aims to ensure that all students have access to meals during school hours, but the debate over its financial underpinnings remains unresolved as the campaign continues.