POWER IN NUMBERS
And there is power in numbers, not only politically but economically too, as women are believed to control a large share of household spending in Canada. “So when we decide, for example, what kind of stove to buy, or what kind of housing decision to make, or even what kind of consumer goods to buy, what food to feed our families, that has a major impact on the economy within Canada…. We can really wield that power to make sure that the right decisions are happening,” stated Lem. As a doctor, Lem also suggests parents provide more of a plant-based diet not only for the health of their kids but the environment too. But swearing off meat has been a touchy subject for some Canadians, especially in Alberta. TAKING ACTION IN ALBERTA It’s part of a larger public opinion puzzle that Claire Kraatz, a mother of two, is trying to navigate as she helps launch a new For Our Kids chapter in cattle country. “I think the health impacts will be quite significant,” she said. “We see it in the summer