Canada needs to strengthen food security before the next tariff shock

Tariffs do not automatically mean higher prices for every food item. But they can increase costs and uncertainty across the food supply chain, from ingredients and packaging to transportation and distribution.
The oversight of the National Food Security Strategy falls under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, led by Minister Heath MacDonald. Food security is not just about whether Canada has enough food, but also whether people can afford it, and whether it is available where they live, among other factors, writes Lori Nikkel.

Canada is once again in the middle of a trade war with the United States. Tariffs, retaliation, and negotiations dominate the headlines. Governments are focused on protecting Canadian businesses and workers, and understandably so.

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