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Public trust in Canadian food system at a low
Research organization says more needs to be done by the agriculture industry to engage consumers and gain influence

Politicians should view decisions with a ‘food lens’ amid trade tensions say experts
Agriculture, particularly in the West, struggles to get adequate representation in government

Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals

National school food program announced
Federal government says program aims to start with 2024/25 school year

Local food system would reap big economic benefits researcher says
B.C. researchers found that the Okanagan could produce two thirds of its own food while maintaining exports

New report shows poultry sector burdened by expectations
Simpson Centre paper calls for increased research, financial sustainability for sector

Advisory council named to steer national Food Policy

Agriculture policy overhaul needed: report
COVID-19 has exposed significant challenges, needed changes

New report identifies challenges of COVID-19
Supply isn’t a concern, but processing and moving food have proved to be a challenge
