Nova Scotia has started to share details on how its universal school lunch program will work next fall. In March, the provincial government announced an $18.8 million investment toward the program as part of its 2024-25 budget. Amber Fryday reports. – May 6, 2024Nova Scotia Education Minister Becky Druhan says the province’s school lunch program will use a “pay what you can” model when it is rolled out in October.
Druhan says the program will be free for some families, while others will pay an amount that will be affordable for all who participate, however she wouldn’t say whether payment would be voluntary or based on a family’s means.Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says he’s not satisfied with the lack of specific detail on the program and believes it should be completely free for everyone.