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National Food Strategy Advances Competitiveness Amid Municipal Grocery Experiments
June 18, 2026
Food Security Strategy Priorities Food Competitiveness and Economic Growth Municipal Grocery Models and Market Access AI Fluency and Innovation Governance Domestic Processing and Value Addition
The federal government's $3.2 billion National Food Security Strategy has garnered broad industry support for its focus on affordability, processing, and competitiveness, though stakeholders emphasize the need for concrete implementation over framework announcements. Concurrently, the food system landscape is shifting as municipal pilots for publicly owned grocery stores challenge corporate dominance, while broader innovation policy highlights a critical gap between AI literacy and the fluency required for economic competitiveness.
Agriculture groups praise national food strategy’s focus on affordability, competitiveness
Canadian agriculture groups praised the federal government’s $3.2 billion national food strategy for a renewed supports for on food affordability, competitiveness, indoor vegetable production, domestic processing, and regulatory improvement.
Framework seen as way to unlock agriculture’s potential
APAS says the next agricultural policy framework should be a nation-building strategy to drive economic growth, strengthen competitiveness and unlock the sector’s full potential.
Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action
The post Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action appeared first on Grain Growers of Canada.
Food and Beverage Canada’s Statement on the Release of the National Food Security Strategy
Food and Beverage Canada recognizes the federal government’s release of the National Food Security Strategy and its focus on improving access to local food. While the Strategy contains measures to support agricultural production and food distribution, it does not fully reflect the level of ambition…
Farmers, food processing get supports in Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy
Farmers and agricultural business earmarked for millions as Ottawa launches National Food Security Strategy
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Welcome National Food Security Strategy
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomes the release of Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy. Today’s announcement is an important recognition of what FVGC has long advocated: food security depends on Canada’s ability to grow food here at home and support a st…
Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them
In March 2026, the Toronto city council approved a municipal grocery store pilot in four communities to address issues of food access and high food costs. The proposal is one of several recent responses to the growing push for “publicly owned and operated” grocery store alternatives. Other notable e…
Canada’s AI strategy and universities: Beyond literacy, students need to be fluent with AI
The Canadian government’s new artificial intelligence strategy positions AI as a major driver of job creation, economic growth and national competitiveness. It has also drawn some criticism for not providing enough detail on safety and governance. A central element of the strategy is its focus on AI…
FBC-ABC’s Remarks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food’s Study on Food Security in the Face of Global Insecurity
Delivered to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Thank you to the Committee for the invitation to appear today. My name is Kristina Farrell and I am the Chief Executive Officer of Food and Beverage Canada, the national association represent…