QUEBEC (St-André-Avellin) -– The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed the June 17 announcement of a new Food Policy for Canada.
The federal government’s commitment to invest in local food infrastructure will provide a way to bridge gaps currently prevent Canadian farmers from serving local consumers who want to buy what they produce.
This is an important step towards aligning our food system with the Food Policy for Canada’s vision, which is:
All people in Canada are able to access a sufficient amount of safe, nutritious and culturally diverse food.Canada’s food system is resilient and innovative, sustains our environment, and supports our economy.
“The NFU has advocated for local food infrastructure from the beginning stages of the National Food Policy process,” said Stuart Oke, NFU Youth President. “We welcome the funding announcement to provide $50 million over 5 years to support local food infrastructure.”
The NFU is ready to bring their 50 year-track record of democratic policy advocacy supporting Canadian farm families into the Advisory Council’s conversation.
