University of Ottawa
Faculty of Law
Ottawa, ON

Thursday, November 2 - Saturday, November 4, 2017

On November 2-4, 2017, the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law will host the 2nd annual national conference on food law and policy in Canada.

Thank you to all participants! We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd annual national conference, to be hosted by Laval University.


THE SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND IN CANADA

This event is the second national food law conference of its kind in Canada and it comes at a critical juncture for Canada's food systems—one at which Canadians are confronting both pervasive challenges and a growing set of public and political commitments to respond.

FULL PROGRAM AVAILABLE Now!
EXPLORE DEVELOPMENTS OF INTER/NATIONAL SCOPE

The world is changing and food law and policy is evolving alongside it. New technology, trade agreements, consumer demands, and industry goals will change relationships between levels of government and private actors, domestic and international stakeholders and what it means to produce, procure, and plate.

Expert voices on contemporary issues

The conference agenda includes several keynote events, featuring speakers spanning numerous sectors and areas of expertise. 

HEAR LEADING THINKERS AND DECISION-MAKERS

The conference offers an exciting roster of presenters from across the country, representing diverse disciplinary perspectives.


QuestIons?

Find out where to stay, where to eat, and other key details about the conference.

CONFERENCE BLOG

conference background

Hear more from our speakers, students, and volunteers!

More about the conference organizing committee, the volunteer team, partners and sponsors.


 

Taking Stock: The State of Food Law and Policy in Canada will be hosted by the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, in collaboration with our generous sponsors. 

Hyman Soloway Chair in Business and Trade Law

Canada Research Chair on Occupational Health and Safety Law

 
This research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

This research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PARTNER

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PARTNER

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