A recent survey by Celiac Canada revealed that many of Canadas postsecondary institutions are not providing adequate gluten-free accommodations. Through a survey of 200 students and parents, Celiac Canada found that 70% experienced difficulty accessing gluten-free food on campus and only 12% felt dining hall staff were knowledgeable about celiac disease. While Celiac Canada praised some institutions for their effortssuch as the Queens University, University of Calgary, University of Guelph, and Western Universityit urged all postsecondary institutions to take greater steps to create a safer, more inclusive environment. Access to safe food is a basic right, yet people with celiac disease are often dismissed, said Celiac Canada National Executive Director Melissa Secord. With increased education and awareness, we can improve these statistics.
