Canada to Announce Federal Investments for Domestic Food System Strengthening
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has issued a media advisory regarding upcoming federal investments under the National Food Security Strategy. Minister Heath MacDonald will detail measures to support production, processing, infrastructure, technology, and food affordability at an event in Arva, Ontario, on September 14, 2026.
The Government of Canada, through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced that it will reveal new federal investments aimed at strengthening the country's domestic food system. A media advisory was issued on September 11, 2026, confirming that Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald will lead the announcement.
The upcoming investments are part of the National Food Security Strategy. According to the advisory, these measures are designed to strengthen domestic food production and processing, support the development of infrastructure and technology, and improve food affordability and reliability for Canadians.
The announcement event is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 1 pm (EDT). It will take place at the Arva Flour Mill, located at 2042 Elgin St, Arva, Ontario.
Joining Minister MacDonald at the event will be Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and MP Arielle Kayabaga. Representatives from Farm Credit Canada are also expected to attend.