Food and Health Policy in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

內容大綱
Rapid increases in obesity and chronic disease rates are stressing health care systems and government budgets globally. They are also causing individuals, governments, and businesses to examine closely the relationship between food and health. The issue is complex and involves many stakeholders from government and non-governmental agencies, as well as businesses. Food and health can have both positive and negative impacts on the food industry.<br><br>As the director of strategic policy at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Mike Walters has to decide whether to engage his ministry in the issue and, if so, what approach to use. He must carefully assess the risks and rewards for the government, the ministry, and himself. As part of his strategy on food and health, he has to make an immediate decision on partnering with the Lawrence Centre for Policy and Management at the Ivey School of Business on a proposed food and health policy workshop.
學習目標
This case has the following objectives:<ul><li>Give students a better understanding of the challenges of introducing new areas of policy.</li><li>Explore and discuss the role of policy makers and the relationship between policy makers and political leaders.</li><li>Demonstrate the relationship between agriculture, food, and health.</ul></li>
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