Canada can lead way globally in addressing malnutrition

Canada is a leading middle power. We can’t lead everywhere. Instead, we must choose a set of strategic, high-impact areas of strength and focus on moving those issues forward by walking the talk, rallying our allies and staying the course.
Nutrition represents one of the greatest returns on investment in both the short and longer term, saving lives and building resilience and immunity to disease.
Last week, Canada lost its bid for a UN Security Council seat. Like many, I was disappointed, but not outraged. Norway and Ireland are allies that have consistently walked the talk globally, and they ran a strong race. While this may seem like a missed opportunity for...

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