Peter Fragiskatos, MP, highlights launch of National Food Security Strategy

The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, highlighted the launch of the National Food Security Strategy.

Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over 10 years, this strategy will drive productivity and innovation, support independent grocers, and create greater competition across Canada's food system to help lower prices for Canadians.

While meeting with Steven Salmons, President and CEO, Windsor Port Authority, he outlined the Strategy's four main objectives:

1. Spur grocery store competition and create more choice for Canadians
   
   Canada's new government will invest $1 billion in food infrastructure, including new and expanded food terminals and hubs. This will help independent grocers buy and move competitively priced products without relying on supply networks owned by large retail chains. Additional funding will also provide the Competition Bureau and Competition Tribunal with more resources to investigate, prevent, and take action against unfair business practices.