Eat Think Vote
brings together community members across Canada to chat with their federal candidates about food insecurity and other food issues that matter to them. It’s up to you to make food an election issue! Host or participate in one of the dozens of events taking place from coast to coast to coast.
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2019 events
Events are happening across Canada!
Check out the calendar below for upcoming events to attend in your area. Don’t see one? Consider organizing an event with neighbours, friends, and colleagues! Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get involved.
Loading…Arrell Food Institute & The SEED
August 13, 2019 4:30 pm 
Guelph Community Health Centre
The first Eat Think Vote event of 2019 will be hosted by the Arrell Food Institute and The SEED!
The 2019 Eat Think Vote Guelph event provides the opportunity for the Guelph community members to share their food-related concerns with federal candidates. This event is a collaboration between Arrell Food Institute, a portal to agri-food research at the University of Guelph, and The SEED.
For more information, please click here.
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Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Society
September 12, 2019 5:00 pm tə cecəw Modular Housing
The Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Society will be hosting an Eat Think Vote event with Coast Mental Health and City Heights in Vancouver at the tə cecəw Modular Housing parking lot. Join them for a BBQ and chat with candidates on Thursday September 12, 2019 @ 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
ADDRESS:
Modular Housing parking lot
137 East 37th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5W 1E5
The Depot Community Food Centre
September 13, 2019 2:30 pm The Depot Community Food Centre
The Depot Community Food Centre will be hosting an Eat Think Vote event in NDG! Find the venue here.
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Eat Think Vote Lethbridge
September 18, 2019 6:00 pm Interfaith Food Bank
In Lethbridge, 7 organizations are working together to host an Eat Think Vote event on September 18, 2019 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm local time! Join them to take part in the conversation about food issues in the community. A meal will be served.
Click here for the event Facebook page.
The partnering organizations are Chinook Food Connect, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, Lethbridge Food Bank, Secure Your Food, Southern AB Council on Public Affairs and the University of Lethbridge.
ADDRESS:
Interfaith Food Bank
1103 3 Ave N
Lethbridge, AB
T1H 0H7
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Food Regina Network, REACH, Regina Food Bank
September 19, 2019 6:00 pm Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre
Three organisations are working together to host an Eat Think Vote event in Regina on Thursday September 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm local time. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre
445 14 Ave,
Regina, SK
S4N 6T5
Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition
September 19, 2019 7:00 pm Association franco-yuk
The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is hosting an Eat Think Vote event this Thursday September 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm local time in Whitehorse. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Association franco-yukonnaise
302 Strickland St,
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 2K1
Carrefour alimentaire Centre-Sud
September 20, 2019 12:00 pm Marché Frontenac
Join the Carrefour alimentaire Centre-Sud for an Eat Think Vote event on Friday September 20 at 12 pm local time in Montreal.
For more info, see their Facebook event here!
ADDRESS:
2550 Rue Ontario E,
Montréal,QC
H2K 1W7
Antigonish Food Security Association
September 20, 2019 12:30 pm St.James United Church
Join the Antigonish Food Security Association for their Eat Think Vote event in Antigonish on Friday September 20 at 12:30 pm (local time) and get talking about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
197 Main St,
Antigonish, NS
B2G 2B9
Halifax Brewery Market
September 21, 2019 8:00 am Halifax Brewery Market
On Saturday September 21, please join us at the Halifax Brewery Market to discuss how we can build a more sustainable and healthy food system for all Canadians. The event will take place throughout our regular Saturday market as part of Eat Think Vote.
From 8:00 am – 10:00 am, we will collect questions and comments from the community to be posed to our federal candidates in an open discussion between 10:00 am – 11:00 am, local time. We hope that you will join us for this important community conversation.
For more information, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
1496 Lower Water Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 1R9
(902) 329 3276
hello@halifaxbrewerymarket.com
PEI Food Exchange
September 23, 2019 5:00 pm Carrefour de l'Isle-Saint-Jean
Join the PEI Food Exchange on Monday, September 23rd for an Eat Think Vote event at 5:00 pm local time!
LOCATION:
Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean
5 Acadian Dr.
Charlottetown, PE, C1C 1M2
Canada
The Local Community Food Centre
September 23, 2019 5:15 pm The Local CFC
Join the Local Community Food Centre for a discussion around food security with candidates in Stratford, ON! This event will take place on Monday September 23rd @ 5:15 pm local time.
For more information, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Local Community Food Centre
612 Erie St
Stratford, ON
N5A 2P1
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York Region Food Network
September 23, 2019 6:00 pm Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Join the York Region Food Network for their Eat Think Vote event on September 23rd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm local time.
ADDRESS:
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre.
14732 Woodbine Ave,
Gormley, ON L0H 1G0
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Food Policy Council of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox-Addington
September 24, 2019 6:30 pm Memorial Hall (Kingston City Hall)
The Food Policy Council for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox-Addington is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on September 24th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm local time.. Join them to be part of the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
216 Ontario St,
Kingston, ON
K7L 2Z3
Farm Fresh Food Hub
September 25, 2019 5:00 pm Lord Roberts Community Centre
Join the Farm Fresh Food Hub for a discussion on local, sustainable food in Winnipeg. This event will feature coffee and light snacks during their last farmers market of the year, on Wednesday September 25, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm local time.
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Lord Roberts Community Centre
725 Kylemore Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3L 1B8
Port Hope Community Health Centre
September 26, 2019 8:00 am Salvation Army Cobourg
The Port Hope Community Health Centre and the Northumberland Affordable Housing Committee are hosting an Eat Think Vote event on September 26th from 8:00 to 10:30 am local time. Come join the conversation!
ADDRESS:
Salvation Army of Cobourg
59 Ballantine,
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5G8
Cowichan Green Community
September 26, 2019 5:00 pm Christian Reformed Church
The Cowichan Green Community is hosting an Eat Think Vote event in Duncan on September 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm local time. Get talking about the food issues that matter most to you and your community!
ADDRESS:
Christian Reformed Church
930 Trunk Rd,
Duncan, BC
V9L 2S1
Nourish Project
September 26, 2019 5:30 pm Peterborough Public Health
The Nourish Project by YMCA Peterborough-Haliburton and the Peterborough Food Action Network is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on September 26th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm local time. Join them to be part of the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
185 King Street,
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
September 26, 2019 6:00 pm Institute for Sustainable Food Systems
Join the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic for an Eat Think Vote in Richmond, BC! The event will take place on Thursday September 26 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm local time.
For more info, see the Eventbrite page here.
ADDRESS:
KPU Richmond Campus
Melville Centre for Dialogue Rm 2550
8771 Lansdowne Rd
Richmond, BC
V6X 3X7
Our Food SENB
September 26, 2019 6:00 pm Peter McKee Community Food Centre
Join Our Food SENB and other local partners in an Eat Think Vote in Moncton, NB! This event will take place on Thursday September 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm local time.
For more information, please see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Peter McKee Community Food Centre
475 St. George Street
Moncton, NB
E1C 1Y4
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Hants West Food Action Council
September 29, 2019 11:00 am Avon Community Farmers Market
Join the Hants West Food Action Council for their Eat Think Vote event on Sunday, September 29th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, local time at the Avon Community Farmers Market!
LOCATION:
78 Thomas Street,
Windsor, Nova Scotia, B0N 2T0
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Colchester Community Support Society
October 1, 2019 10:00 am Colchester Food Bank,
The Colchester Community Support Society is hosting an Eat Think Vote event Tuesday October 1rst from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm local time in Truro. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Colchester Food Bank
580 Prince Street,
Truro, NS
B2N 1G5.
University of Western Ontario & Meal Exchange
October 1, 2019 11:30 am University Community Centre (UCC 269)
On Tuesday October 1, 2019 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm local time, join the University of Western Ontario chapter of Meal Exchange and USC Food Support Services for an Eat Think Vote discussion directly on the university campus!
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
University Community Centre (UCC 269)
University of Western Ontario
1151 Richmond Street
London, ON
N6A 2K5
Regent Park Community Food Center
October 1, 2019 6:00 pm Regent Park Community Food Center
The Regent Park Community Food Center is hosting an Eat Think Vote event in Toronto on October 1rst from 6:00 to 8:30 pm local time. Join them to be part of the conversation about food issues in your community!
LOCATION:
Regent Park Community Food Center
40 Oak Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 2C6
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Dartmouth North Community Food Centre
October 2, 2019 10:00 am Dartmouth North Community Food Centre
On Wednesday October 2, join the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre for an Eat Think Vote event, 10 am – 1 pm local time.
ADDRESS:
Dartmouth North Community Food Centre
6 Primrose St,
Dartmouth, NS
B3A 4C5
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Mount Paul Community Food Centre
October 2, 2019 5:30 pm Mount Paul Community Food Centre
Join the Mount Paul Community Food Centre for an Eat Think Vote event on Wednesday October 2, 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm local time.
ADDRESS:
Mount Paul Community Food Centre
140 Laburnum Street
Kamloops, BC
V2B 1G4
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Norwest Community Food Centre
October 3, 2019 4:30 pm Norwest Co-op Community Food Centre
Join the Norwest Community Food Centre for a discussion on food security with candidates in Winnipeg North! This Eat Think Vote event will take place on Thursday October 3rd at 4:30 local time.
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Norwest Co-op Community Food Centre
103-61 Tyndall Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R2X 2T4
The Esplanade
October 4, 2019 5:30 pm Esplanade Montréal
On Friday October 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm local time, join Récolte for an Eat Think Vote discussion with candidates in the riding of Rosemont–Petite-Patrie in Montreal!
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Esplanade Montréal
Office 102
6750 Avenue de l’Esplanade
Montréal, QC
H2V 4M1
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
October 4, 2019 6:30 pm Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Join the Kitsilano Neibourhood House for an Eat Think Vote event in the Vancouver Quadra riding on Friday October 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, local time. This event is in partnership with the Centre fo Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm and the Public Health Association of BC.
Check out the Facebook event page!
ADDRESS:
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
2305 W 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1Y4
Food First NL & the St.John’s Food Policy Council
October 5, 2019 9:00 am St. John's Farmers' Market
Join Food First NL and the St.John’s Food Policy Council on Saturday October 5 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for an Eat Think Vote event at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market!
For more details and updates, visit their Facebook event page.
ADDRESS:
St. John’s Farmers Market
245 Freshwater Road
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1B3
Cranbrook Food Action Committee
October 5, 2019 6:30 pm Auntie Barb’s Bakery
The Cranbrook Food Action Committee is hosting an Eat Think Vote event Saturday October 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm local time in Cranbrook. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Auntie Barb’s Bakery
217 Cranbrook St N.
Cranbrook, BC
V1C 3R1
Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition
October 6, 2019 2:00 pm Cambridge United Church
On Sunday October 6, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm local time, meet the candidates from Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock to talk about food security and other issues. This event is hosted by:
- Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition
- Kawartha Citizens United
- Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition
- Lindsay Advocate
ADDRESS:
Cambridge United Church
61 Cambridge St N
Lindsay, ON
K9V 4C9
Ecology Action Centre & partners
October 7, 2019 4:00 pm Amherst Lions Club
On Monday October 7th from 4 – 6 pm local time, don’t miss this event in Amherst, Nova Scotia, hosted by:
- The Ecology Action Centre
- The Community Health Board
- Cumberland Federation of Agriculture
- YMCA of Cumberland
ADDRESS:
Amherst Lions Club
9 Electric Street
Amherst, NS
B4H 1W9
Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins
October 7, 2019 5:30 pm Lord's Kitchen Society
The Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Monday October 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm local time at the Lord’s Kitchen Society. Come join the conversation!
Find the Facebook event here.
Address:
85 Spruce St N,
Timmins, ON
P4N 6M9
The Stop Community Food Centre
October 8, 2019 4:00 pm Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre
On Tuesday October 8 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm local time, join The Stop as they work with the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre for a Coffee with Candidates and an Eat Think Vote event.
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre
1900 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON
M6N 1B7
Open Doors
October 8, 2019 5:00 pm St. Christopher's Burlington
Open Doors is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Tuesday October 8 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm local time in Burlington, ON. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
St. Christopher’s Burlington
662 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON
L7R 3M9
Santropol Roulant
October 8, 2019 6:00 pm Santropol Roulant
Join the Santropol Roulant for their Eat Think Vote event in Montreal on Tuesday October 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (local time) and get talking about food issues in your community!
Check out their Facebook event!
ADDRESS:
111 Roy East,
Montreal, QC
H2W 1M1
Sydney, Nova Scotia
October 9, 2019 4:30 pm New Dawn Center for Social Innovation
On Wednesday October 9, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm local time, come and meet the candidates of Sydney–Victoria and Cape Breton–Canso to talk about food issues in your community. This event will be moderated by Steve Sutherland of the CBC, and is organized by:
- United Way Cape Breton
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- New Dawn Meals on Wheels
- Cape Breton Island Food Network
ADDRESS:
New Dawn Center for Social Innovation – Navigate Centre
37 Nepean Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 1J2
Parkdale Food Centre
October 9, 2019 6:00 pm Adult High School
The Parkdale Food Centre will be hosting an Eat Think Vote event in Ottawa! Join them on Wednesday October 9 at 6 pm local time to get talking about food insecurity with federal candidates.
Location:
Adult High School
300 Rochester St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 7N4
Thunder Bay
October 9, 2019 7:00 pm Confederation College
On Wednesday October 9, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm local time, come meet your federal candidates and talk about the food issues in your community. This event is organized by:
- Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy
- Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Lakehead University Meal Exchange chapter
- Lakehead Social Planning Council
- Anishnawbe Business Professional Association
ADDRESS:
Confederation College
1450 Nakina Drive
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 4W1
Comox Valley Community Health Network
October 10, 2019 11:45 am Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre
On Thursday October 10, from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm local time, join this event in the Comox Valley Regional District, organized by:
- Comox Valley Community Health Network
- Comox Valley Social Planning Society
- LUSH Valley Food Action Society
- United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island
ADDRESS:
Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre
489 Old Island Hwy
Courtenay, BC
V9N 3P5
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
October 10, 2019 4:00 pm Great Vancouver Food Bank
Join the Greater Vancouver Food Bank for an Eat Think Vote discussion and snacks on Thursday October 10, 2019 @ 4:00 – 5:30 pm local time!
ADDRESS:
Greater Vancouver Food Bank
8345 Winston Street
Burnaby, BC
V5A 2H3
Central Okanagan Food Policy Council
October 10, 2019 4:30 pm Central Okanagan Community Food Bank
Join the Central Okanagan Food Policy Council is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Thursday October 10 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm local time in Kelowna. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
Please register here!
ADDRESS:
2310 Enterprise Way
Kelowna, BC
V1X 4H7
Hamilton Community Food Centre
October 10, 2019 5:30 pm Hamilton Community Food Centre
The Hamilton Community Food Centre is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Thursday October 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm local time in Hamilton. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Hamilton Community Food Centre
310-10 Limeridge Rd West,
Hamilton
Cultivons Châteauguay
October 12, 2019 12:30 pm Maison LePailleur
Cultivons Châteauguay is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Saturday October 12 at 12:30 pm local time. Come join the conversation!
ADDRESS:
Maison LePailleur
54, boul. Salaberry Sud
Châteauguay (Québec)
J6J 4J3
Coquitlam Farmers Market
October 13, 2019 9:00 am Coquitlam Farmers Market
On Sunday October 13, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm local time, come chat with candidates at the Coquitlam Farmers Market about the food issues that matter to you.
ADDRESS:
Coquitlam Farmers Market
Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot
624 Poirier Street
Coquitlam, BC
V3J 6A8
Mabou Farmers Market
October 13, 2019 12:00 pm Mabou Farmers Market
On Sunday October 13, 2019 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm local time, join the Mabou Farmers Market for an Eat Think Vote meet-and-greet with candidates.
For more information, check out the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Mabou Athletic Centre
186 Mabou Harbour Road
Mabou, NS
B0E 1X0
University of British Columbia: Food Justice Seminar
October 15, 2019 5:00 pm Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability - BC Hydro Theatre
On Tuesday October 15, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm local time, join the UBC Food Justice Seminar as students and community members chat with candidates.
For more details, see the Facebook event here. Registration required.
ADDRESS:
BC Hydro Theatre
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability
2260 West Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z4
Qajuqturvik Food Centre
October 15, 2019 7:00 pm Qajuqturvik Food Centre
The Qajuqturvik Food Centre is hosting an Eat Think Vote event in Iqaluit, NU!
Join them on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 7 pm to talk about food security and food sovereignty in Iqaluit.
LOCATION:
Qajuqturvik Food Centre
655 Mattaaq
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Please note: The Qajuqturvik Food Centre is located next to the landmark Anglican Cathedral shaped like an igloo.
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The Table Community Food Center
October 16, 2019 4:30 pm Community Food Centre
The Table Community Food Center is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Wednesday October 16 from 4:30 – 8:00 pm local time in Perth. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
190 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario K7H 1K3
COCLA
October 16, 2019 6:00 pm COCLA
In Montreal, COCLA is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on October 16, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm local time. Join them to take part in the conversation about food issues in the community!
ADDRESS:
823 Boulevard Décarie
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 3L7
Nipissing Area Food Roundtable
October 16, 2019 6:30 pm Elks Lodge
The Nipissing Area Food Roundtable is organising an Eat Think Vote event on October 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm local time! Join them to talk about food ahead of the election.
For more information check out the Facebook event page,
or click here for the event poster.
ADDRESS:
Elks Lodge,
325 Elks Lane,
North Bay ON
Greenest City
October 16, 2019 6:30 pm May Robinson Auditorium
Greenest City and the Parkdale Residents Association are collaborating to host an Eat Think Vote event in Toronto on Wednesday October 16th at 6:30 pm local time. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
20 West Lodge Ave,
Toronto, ON
M6K 2T3
Daily Bread Food Bank
October 16, 2019 6:30 pm Daily Bread Food Bank
On Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 6:30-9:00 pm local time, join the Daily Bread Food Bank for a discussion on food insecurity in an all-candidates meeting.
For more information, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Daily Bread Food Bank
191 New Toronto Street
Toronto, ON
M8V 2E7
Groupe Actions Solutions Pauvreté
October 18, 2019 11:00 am Centre Communautaire Saint-Benoit
The Groupe Actions Solutions Pauvreté is hosting an Eat Think Vote event on Friday October 18 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm local time in Granby. Join them and take part in the conversation about food issues in your community!
ADDRESS:
Centre Communautaire Saint-Benoit
170 Rue Saint Antoine N,
Granby, QC
J2G 5G7
Toronto Youth Food Policy Council & FSC Youth Caucus
October 18, 2019 6:30 pm Wealthsimple
On Friday October 18, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm local time, join the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council and the Food Secure Canada Youth Caucus for an Eat Think Vote discussion and meet the candidates in the Spadina–Fort York riding!
For more info, see the Facebook event here.
ADDRESS:
Wealthsimple
860 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON
M6J 1C9
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