Today, Protein Industries Canada announced the second cohort of companies participating in its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program: nine companies that span the value chain, focused on bringing their supply chains home to Canada and advancing the country’s value-added opportunity.
This initiative builds on Protein Industries Canada’s efforts to increase domestic food and ingredient processing as a key market for Canadian crops. By working with companies to Make It Here, Protein Industries Canada is driving increased food production and value-added agriculture in Canada—critical factors for strengthening Canada’s supply chain and economy.
“The Government of Canada is committed to shifting Canada’s economy from reliance to resilience—building strength at home and reinforcing the supply chains that secure our prosperity,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. “Through Protein Industries Canada, one of Canada’s Global Innovation Clusters, our government is investing in innovation to support a strong and prosperous agri-food sector. This investment will enable Canadian companies to create good career opportunities, drive economic growth, support sustainable domestic production and ensure our food systems remain resilient in the face of global pressures. Together, we are strengthening Canada’s strategic autonomy and food security, while advancing our shared priorities for a secure and prosperous future.”
“These nine projects, whether they're working with grains, pulses or other commodities, will create high quality jobs in Canada, drive long term economic stability, enhance food security, and position our country as a global leader in sustainable protein solutions. Through product diversification, expanded processing capacity, and helping companies scale, this investment strengthens Canada’s plant-protein sector and creates value for producers and processors, enabling them to compete and thrive in a challenging economic climate,” said the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Launched in response to current geopolitical sensitivities, the Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program helps support Canadian companies to navigate changes in global trade relationships. It provides an opportunity for companies to highlight how, by Making It Here, Canada can provide families in Canada and around the world with a wide variety of nutritious, delicious products.
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