1

A: Nova Scotia households report among the highest rates of “food insecurity” in the country.

B: Among Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia is one of the least food-insecure. 

2

A: The percentage of Canadians on minimum wage continues to climb.

B: A growing number of Canadians are at the bottom of the income ladder.

3

A: The most basic of issues remains the ability to put food on the table.

B: Allowing people to have enough to eat remains a complicated issue.

4

A: If you’re employed full-time you should be able to meet all your basic needs.

B: Meeting all your life needs should be contingent on having a full-time job.

5

A: Kelly, 37, struggles daily to provide nutritious food for her kids.

B: Serving her family healthy meals is a constant challenge for Kelly.

6

A: A single mother with three children earning the minimum wage will be nearly $500 in the red every month if she purchases nutritional food.

B: Shopping for a healthy diet will leave a single mother on minimum wage only $500 left over at the end of the month.

7

A: The risk of food insecurity is a critical public health issue.

B: People's lack of food security risks becoming a critical public health issue.

8

A: Dr. Valerie Tarasuk has done significant research on food insecurity.

B: The issue of access to proper nutrition is a major focus of Dr. Valerie Tarasuk's work.

9

A: People exposed to food insecurity are costing the taxpayer money.

B: Lack of proper nutrition creates a financial burden on the country.

10

A: People who are food-insecure are more likely to be diagnosed with a whole range of chronic conditions.

B: The link between many diseases and improper nutrition has yet to be shown.