PAUL M. TAYLOR

Executive Director FOODSHARE TORONTO

BIO: Paul is the Executive Director of Foodshare Toronto, Canada’s largest food security organization. Paul is a champion of social justice through his personal commitment to helping create a more just and sustainable world. A guiding force in the food security conversation, Paul has experience in policy advocacy, education, community development, non-profit governance and fundraising. Paul was the Vice-chair of Food Secure Canada, served on the board of the Metro Vancouver Alliance and is founder of the Vancouver Food Summit. Paul was Co-chair of BC’S Poverty Reduction Coalition and on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (BC office).

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