The Steering Committee leads the work of the Ontario Food Collaborative. It sets the strategic direction and creates working groups to help move the organization forward.
It is responsible for: • Engaging key stakeholders • Ensuring effective communication • Planning and operational support • Identifying policy change opportunities • Documenting outcomes
Please note the Steering Committee is undergoing a restructure. The following organizations and staff currently sit on the Steering Committee, are coming soon, or on temporary leave:
Tomi Ladele – City of Barrie
Katrina McGuire – Municipal Waste Association
Heidi Levitzky (Chair) – Niagara Region
Fiona Terry – Region of Peel
Julie Hordowick – Regional Municipality of York
Coming Soon – City of Toronto
Coming Soon – York Region Public Health
Coming Soon – Region of Waterloo
Steering Committee Members Temporarily on Leave:
Tara Brown – Toronto Public Health (expected return January 2026)
Candice Einstoss – York Region Public Health (expected return January 2026)