Canadian Federation of Agriculture Supports New National Food Security Strategy to Strengthen Farm Competitiveness and Supply Chains Across Canada.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has welcomed the federal government’s newly announced National Food Security Strategy, highlighting its renewed commitment to strengthening Canada’s agri-food sector through investments that support competitiveness, affordability, and long-term resilience.
Agriculture and agri-food remain vital contributors to the Canadian economy, generating nearly $150 billion in annual GDP and supporting more than 2.3 million jobs across the country.
The sector also plays a key role in providing Canadians with safe, nutritious, and affordable food while maintaining Canada’s reputation as a dependable global supplier.
“We’re seeing some really positive developments in this strategy, but success will depend on how it is implemented. It must meaningfully involve farmers and the broader agricultural sector to achieve the best results,” said Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
“Producers are on the front lines of food security and must be active partners in delivering solutions that strengthen domestic production, improve affordability, and enhance supply chain resilience.”
The CFA noted that several priorities outlined in the strategy align with its recommendations, including efforts to expand domestic food production, improve supply chain efficiency, and increase food affordability.
The organization also welcomed commitments to streamline regulatory approvals and reduce delays, allowing producers faster access to innovative tools and technologies.
Additional measures promoting domestic processing, controlled environment agriculture, stronger competition, and expanded food distribution infrastructure are viewed as important steps toward creating a more self-reliant food system and opening new market opportunities for producers.
However, the CFA emphasized that challenges such as rising input costs and ongoing labour shortages must continue to be addressed to maximize the strategy’s impact.
The organization also stressed that food security requires coordinated action across multiple government departments, including transportation, trade, environment, innovation, labour, and finance, and reaffirmed its commitment to working with the federal government to ensure meaningful outcomes for farmers, consumers, and the Canadian economy.
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