Food is something every Canadian family depends on, and ensuring access to affordable, nutritious food is essential to building a stronger future.
In June 2026, the Government of Canada launched the National Food Security Strategy: More Choice. More Control. More Canada. to address the challenges affecting Canada’s food system and strengthen our ability to grow, process, and access more food here at home.
Canada’s farmers, producers, and food workers are among the best in the world, but global challenges — including climate change, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty — have highlighted the importance of building a more resilient and self-sufficient food system.
The strategy will help make groceries more affordable by increasing competition, supporting independent grocers, and improving how food moves from farms to families. Through a new $1-billion Food-Link Fund, the government will invest in food terminals and hubs that help Canadian producers reach more consumers, strengthen local supply chains, and reduce costs.
It will also support Canadian businesses in processing more of the food we grow, creating good jobs and ensuring more Canadian products make it onto grocery shelves. Investments in innovation, technology, and controlled environment agriculture will help producers grow more fruits and vegetables year-round, reducing our reliance on imports and improving access to fresh food across the country.
The strategy builds on existing affordability measures, including the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, supporting more than 12 million low- and modest-income Canadians, and the permanent National School Food Program, helping provide healthy meals to children.
By investing in farmers, supporting food producers, and strengthening domestic supply chains, the National Food Security Strategy is helping build a food system that is more affordable, resilient, and made for Canadians.