As Canadians head into a pivotal election season, one issue stands out for its rare consensus: hunger. According to Food Banks Canada’s new Election Report, 92% of adults agree that no one in the country should ever go hungry, and 84% say reducing food insecurity should be a top, non-partisan priority.
"This is a time when we’re thinking about Canada’s future, and federal election candidates are sharing their views on what it means to build a more resilient and compassionate nation," Kirstin Beardsley, Food Banks Canada CEO, said in a statement.
"The data is clear that there is strong support for setting the goal of cutting hunger in half by 2030. People care about their neighbours’ well-being, and they want action from their government. Most importantly, folks from every region across the country agree that, if we make the right choices, Canada has the resources to reverse soaring food bank visits."
A non-partisan issue
Support for tackling food insecurity runs deep and wide. From coast to coast, across political lines, age groups and demographics, Canadians overwhelmingly agree that no one in this country should be going hungry. In fact, 88% believe the federal government should set clear, measurable targets to address the issue, and 86% say Canada has the resources to make a real difference.
The message from voters is consistent and resounding — hunger isn’t just a political issue, it’s a human one. And it’s one Canadians are ready to see taken seriously.
Regional differences
Support for addressing hunger was strong across every province and territory, with only slight variations in response. In Alberta, where support was the lowest for the statement “No one in Canada should have to go hungry,” agreement still reached an impressive 89%. British Columbia reported the highest level of support on that same question, at 95%.
When asked whether Canada should commit to halving food insecurity by 2030, responses were similarly high across the country. Manitoba and Saskatchewan saw 81% agreement — still a strong majority — while Alberta again recorded the highest level of support, at 89%.
“The real catalyst to reducing hunger in Canada is all of us — the voters, making our voices heard,” said Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada. “No matter your party, make tackling hunger in Canada your voting priority. This election is about the kind of country we want to be — a Canada where no one goes hungry.”
Survey methodology
The survey was conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights as part of its 2025 Election Tracking study, between April 1 to 6. It was administered as a bilingual online survey to a randomly selected sample of 1,043 Canadian adults aged 18 and over.
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