CALGARY, AB, Jun 24, 2026 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
 The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, highlighted the launch of the National Food Security Strategy in Calgary, Alberta.
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. Â
PS Hogan outlined the Strategy's four main objectives:
A country's sovereignty depends on its ability to feed itself, fuel itself, and defend itself. And right now, Canada is not fully in control of our own food system. Our overreliance on foreign suppliers has left us vulnerable to global shocks â?? to conflicts overseas, to droughts, and to tariffs. Our new National Food Security Strategy is about changing that. It is about putting Canadians back in control of what we grow, of what we buy, and of what we put on our tables, so that we can build a truly strong, affordable, resilient Canada for all.
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"The National Food Security Strategy is about giving Canadians greater choice, control, and access to affordable, locally produced food. Through this made-in-Canada approach we will be able to process more of what our farmers grow, creating new jobs, economic opportunity and more food self-sufficiency. By reducing red tape and helping innovative businesses get projects off the ground faster, we will unlock new opportunities for farmers, food processors, and entrepreneurs across the agri-food sector."Â Â Â -Â The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food'
"This strategy takes practical steps to strengthen Canada's food system by improving how food is produced, processed and delivered to communities, benefiting communities in Calgary. It will help create new opportunities for Canadian businesses while ensuring families have reliable access to affordable, locally grown food."Â Â -Â Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation
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