Climate Change and Food Insecurity: How Can Canada Adapt?

By Tabitha Caswell for Bioenterprise Canada

Although Canada has abundant resources, its food and agriculture systems are uniquely influenced by its geography which spans a wide range of climate zones from mild to temperate and subarctic. Situated in the northern hemisphere, much of the country experiences limited growing seasons and as the warming trend continues, our vulnerable ecosystems will be affected by adverse and unexpected weather-related events like droughts, fires, and floods.  

A complex dynamic of socio-economic factors, multi-cultural perspectives, and policy frameworks further shape Canada’s approach to addressing climate change impacts, requiring collaborative, context-specific adaptation strategies to ensure the resilience and sustainability of our agri-food sector.

In this article, we’ll explore how the Canadian agri-food system can adapt by leveraging modern innovation and technology, while strategically incorporating a return to traditional agricultural practices.